Spendor D7.2 Pairing - First Watt F8


I have a First Watt F8 with a Modwright LS100 as a preamp.  Considering the Spendor D7.2's to replace my Zu DW 6 Supremes.  The Spendor's are rated at 8 ohms and 90db efficiency - their specs show amps from 25 -200 can handle them.  The F8 puts out 25 Wats per channel into a typical 8 ohm load and loves efficient speakers.  Anyone here running this combination or have thoughts on the Spendors paired with a Class A like the F8?

norust

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@mlsstl - The room is large and a combination open kitchen/great room ( 23' X27' ) with 10 foot ceilings.  The speakers are on the back wall and either side of a fire place, around 12' apart.  

Listening volumes are somewhat low - jazz, R&B and female vocals.  I get my volume on the Modwright up to 3-4 and its a normal listening level in this room.  I will try an app on my phone - hadn't thought of that! 

@sunshdw I should have mentioned that I am seriously considering the Volti Razz which I have heard and know will fit in.   Another top candidate is the DeVore Gibbon Super Nines which I have also heard. I will hear the Spendor next week but not with an F8.  All sound different than the Zu's and my gut tells me the Spendor may be the outlier due to the power on the F8.  If so I will pass on taking the time to go listen.  Hence wanting to get some thoughts here.  Many thanks .....

Thanks to all who responded!  Some fantastic suggestions and very helpful observations.  I am going to take a pass on the Spendors - they just don't seem to be a good fit with my F8 and I have a few other solid choices to evaluate.  My large room and Class A have a big vote in this!  The speakers at this point are my last "add on/upgrade" from my original system.  After this I will give it a bit of a rest,,, at least I say that now 😁

@doni @daledeee1 @bjesien - appreciate the thoughtful suggestions.  I have my eye on a pair of Volti Razz.  I would definitely look at the Forte IV's but they are to wide for the tight space on the right side based on furniture layout. 

Plus they wouldn't fly with the wife- low WAF :) factor.  The Razz fit the space and are only 2 inches wider than the Zu's I have.  

I absolutely love my F8 and don't want to part with it at this point.  It sings with my system and I am 100% confident that an upgraded speaker will take it up a level.  When its time the Pass XA 25 would be my choice.  I have spied that on for $3K and doubt it will last. 

@wolf_garcia - yes, check out the X25's on USAM  There are 2 available - $3250 and $3600.  Also note your assumption is incorrect.  System is inside a brick walled house with plenty of room from the side of the speakers to the space leading to the parapet walls, cannon ports and moat.

 

@wolf_garcia  nice set up!  I will get an XA-25 at some point in the future.  Concentrating on the speakers for now.