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Thread: Spendor SP200
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March 4, 2017, 06:25 PM #1
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March 4, 2017, 06:34 PM #2
Re: Spendor SP200
Looks impressive, what are the specs?
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March 4, 2017, 06:43 PM #3
Re: Spendor SP200
Nope. I've been drooling since December ... Spendor classic sp200 loudspeaker
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 4, 2017, 06:44 PM #4
Re: Spendor SP200
Spendor SP200 New product information.pdf
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Spendor SP200
Description 3 way floor standing loudspeaker
Enclosure type Thin walled, damped, braced, sealed
Input connection Three pairs gold plated precision binding posts
Links allow for single, bi or tri-wiring
Typical in-room response 20Hz - 25kHz
Power handling 300 watts unclipped programme
Sensitivity 89dB for 1 watt at 1 metre
Nominal impedance 8 ohms (min 6.2)
HF driver 22mm polyamide dome
Bass/mid driver Spendor 18cm EP77 polymer cone
Lower bass driver x2 Spendor 30cm bextrene cone with Kevlar© composite stabiliser
Crossover frequencies 550Hz, 3.8kHz
Net Weight 55kg
Height 1085mm (excluding feet)
Width 370mm
Depth 515mm (excluding terminals)
Finish Cherry (Special finishes quoted on request)
Plinth satin black
Accessories Height adjustable spike feet, grilleFleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 4, 2017, 07:10 PM #5
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Joe...why am I not surprised. You're exactly, who I had in mind...when I saw them
All one needs...is a BIG room; and $25k (standard finish)CD
DAC/Pre-amp - PSAudio DsJ > Power-amp - > Speakers - PMC TwentyFive 23s
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March 4, 2017, 07:24 PM #6Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 5, 2017, 02:41 AM #7
Re: Spendor SP200
Two 30 cm woofers, that's a proposition .
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Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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March 6, 2017, 04:02 AM #8
Re: Spendor SP200
Now, if only Harbeth made a floor-stander...
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March 6, 2017, 09:20 AM #9
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What intrigues me about the Spendor is the they are often shown together with my Triode M845 amps. I've seen the SP100's used and I'd love to hear the SP200's.
I realize nothing is perfect and these may not be totally accurate, but I think they would be fun to have.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 6, 2017, 09:32 AM #10
Re: Spendor SP200
I can get Spendor through my Chord distributor. I've been tempted to try a pair.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
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March 6, 2017, 09:52 AM #11Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 8, 2017, 12:24 AM #12
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March 8, 2017, 12:28 AM #13
Re: Spendor SP200
Paul, how are those beautiful Canterbury's sounding?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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March 8, 2017, 12:29 AM #14
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March 8, 2017, 12:31 AM #15
Re: Spendor SP200
I really like to try this pair - Spender SP100R2 SE Vintage edition
Paul
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March 8, 2017, 12:36 AM #16
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Paul, you know these speakers?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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March 8, 2017, 12:37 AM #17
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Oh boy....Thats a heck of speakers ! Lovely !
Now back to SpenderPaul
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March 8, 2017, 12:50 AM #18
Re: Spendor SP200
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 8, 2017, 01:01 AM #19
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March 8, 2017, 02:03 AM #20
Re: Spendor SP200
Thank you Paul, they look awesome.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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March 11, 2017, 11:06 PM #21
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I really think I would like to hear the Spendor's. Two twelves per cabinet is something you don't see much any more. I would be interested to see how they well they image being the size of them.
System:
(2-channel)>Nuforce P-8 preamp>Pass Labs X150.5 Power Amp >Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S main speakers>Custom Built sealed sub for low end>Modified Dell i660 pc with Fidelizer for digital music source>PS Audio NuWave DAC
(Theater)
Marantz Pre processor>Adcom 545II rear channel power amp
>Crown XLS1000 power amp for theater sub>Modified JBL sub for theater
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March 11, 2017, 11:21 PM #22
Re: Spendor SP200
Let's wait till Joe gets his pair first. It won't be long
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April 8, 2017, 12:22 PM #23
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Hello. I was just reading through this thread when it dawned on me that I heard these a little more than a year ago. I was attending the Taipei Hi-end Audio Show that was held at the Grand Hotel. The Spendor rep had flown in from England to make sure they were properly positioned, and to answer questions. Prior to my listening to the SP200s, I had had just one brief experience with the smallest Spendor (don't even know its model number/name) at Stereotypes Audio in Portland, OR perhaps two years earlier. As I sat down in the sweet spot, the rep told me there were just two pairs of this speaker in existence - one pair was at the factory and the only other pair was sitting in front of me.
It's been too long now for me to remember anything other than my thinking these are amazing sounding speakers that could be placed in a LARGE room and still fill the entire space with amazing music. The bass was thunderous yet crystal clear. After about ten minutes, I decided I'd had enough (it was a little too loud by my standards). One thought has stuck with me: $25k for this pair certainly seems like a reasonable price to charge for them (even though that's way over my budget btw).
I don't recall which hardware was powering them nor do I recall if they used a CD player or a TT.
I'd really like to someday audition the SP100r2 speakers. They're right at the upper limit of my budget.
Michael
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April 8, 2017, 06:41 PM #24
Re: Spendor SP200
Welcome to the forum Michael, thank you for joining.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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April 8, 2017, 07:42 PM #25
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Good to see you here Michael.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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April 9, 2017, 12:11 AM #26
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Thank you for the welcome. I don't know why it took me so long to look into the forum here - hard to break away from my usual haunting place, I guess. Heck, I've been using the hifishark.com search function forever...I'll be sure to poke my nose into threads.
Say, I've got a bit of a review on Lawrence Audio speakers (Taiwan) to post. I just need to organize my thoughts and find a bit of time.
Michael
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April 9, 2017, 09:03 AM #27
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Welcome to AudioShark Michael! Just for clarity though http://hifishark.com is owned and administered from Denmark which apparently has no connection to this fine site.
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April 9, 2017, 10:03 AM #28
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April 10, 2017, 04:27 PM #29
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So are these a factory limited edition or are they now coming out with them? I notice them in the new speakers section of Spendors website. To me it looks like Spendor is trying to catch some of the classic audio bug that some people are having these days(kind of reverting back to the days of big sensitive speakers)
System:
(2-channel)>Nuforce P-8 preamp>Pass Labs X150.5 Power Amp >Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S main speakers>Custom Built sealed sub for low end>Modified Dell i660 pc with Fidelizer for digital music source>PS Audio NuWave DAC
(Theater)
Marantz Pre processor>Adcom 545II rear channel power amp
>Crown XLS1000 power amp for theater sub>Modified JBL sub for theater
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April 11, 2017, 12:13 AM #30
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At the time, I speculated that these speakers were intended for the deep-pocketed Asian audio buyers (distinct from the deep-pocketed Asian audiophiles) who lust after large face giving audiophile speakers. However, I was so unfamiliar with Spender models that I did not know there were SP100 speakers. The rep did mention that the SP200 were due to be presented at the Guangzhou Audio Show following the Taipei show, which is why I speculated what I did.
I am afraid I do not know the answer.
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April 11, 2017, 12:33 AM #31
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Michael
I suspect your supposition about the intended market is probably correct as $25,000 is considerably outside normal expectations for Spendor pricing. Harbeth would have the same problem if they out of the blue came out with a model twice the price of the 40.2. Whether or not the price is "fair" compared to competitors would not matter as they haven't occupied that segment of the market before. Plus no "exotic" materiasl and drivers are involved in their marketing or product description. Just tried and true methods.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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April 11, 2017, 10:30 PM #32
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I know what you are talking about with the Asian audiophile market. I have seen pictures of some of the systems over there and they really like the big speakers. I see a lot of re done vintage JBL's among others that seem to dominate over there. But I have also seen a little bit of that in the states as well with people reconsidering high sensitivity big driver speakers for their dynamic presence.
System:
(2-channel)>Nuforce P-8 preamp>Pass Labs X150.5 Power Amp >Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S main speakers>Custom Built sealed sub for low end>Modified Dell i660 pc with Fidelizer for digital music source>PS Audio NuWave DAC
(Theater)
Marantz Pre processor>Adcom 545II rear channel power amp
>Crown XLS1000 power amp for theater sub>Modified JBL sub for theater
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April 12, 2017, 12:06 AM #33
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In 2015, I was invited into a building materials businessman's office/apartment. Imagine a workaholic business owner who spends a few nights each week at the business, so his office doubles as an apartment- all on the third floor of his business. Anyway, he was excited to meet a non-Taiwanese audiophile, so he insisted I head upstairs to view his rig. Burmester mono amps, Burmester preamp, Focal Scala V2 Utopia speakers and a nice CDP (forgot brand) all connected by top of the line loom. This system occupied approximately 1/3 of the 10x10x9-ish office (the apartment was on the other side of a wall).
Now, imagine my staring in utter amazement at this system. I had expected a modest system with standmount monitors only to be presented with a nearly $100k USD power house. I hoped he'd fired it up to give me a listen, but that never happened. I ohhed and ahed for 2 minutes before being ushered back out. That was it. He admitted to only occasionally turning it all on to listen for a while.
It's a showpiece.
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Just the opposite experience yesterday:
I visited an audio dealer in Taipei yesterday that sells Harbeth, AE, Aurum, and a couple other speaker manufacturers. The amps/preamps/DACs/CDPs, etc. are mostly German made. This is a very laid back operation obviously run by audio lovers who just want to share their love for this hobby. Yesterday's showpiece speakers were Harbeth 20.1 mini-monitors powered by a 120w Trigon integrated amp. I'd never seen or heard the amp or speakers before. They sounded absolutely wonderful. We listened near-field to Jazz, Classical, girl-and-a-guitar, and drums for 45 minutes. Then, a pair of Aurum two-way monitors (ribbon tweeter/6.5" midwoofer) were set in place. Llistened to three songs to make sure of my impressions. The Aurums are very resolving, very analytical. I thanked the guy and told him I would quickly tire of them if I had to listen to them every day.
As I thanked the guy, he handed me his card and mentioned they'd have a pair of Super HL5 Anniversary speakers in by Saturday that were currently on loan. He never asked about my budget, preferences nor did he try to get me to buy anything. This may be one of my favorite dealers.
More later...
Michael
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April 12, 2017, 12:30 AM #34
Re: Spendor SP200
Great stories Michael. Thank you for sharing.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 13, 2017, 04:03 AM #35
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Re: Spendor SP200
I just posted on another thread about if you had to choose one speaker for the rest of your life. To recap, I just purchased a pair of sp-200s in November. To me, they do everything: great midrange with incredible voice reproduction, great deep, accurate bass reproduction with incredible dynamics. As to soundstage reproduction, deep and expansive. Incredible that without any real exotic materials, these speakers just do most, if not everything right. I would happily keep these speakers for the next few decades. I highly suggest that yo audition them if the chance becomes available
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May 13, 2017, 11:41 PM #36
Spendor SP200
It remains to be seen how long exotic materials used by Magico, B&W, Wilson Benesch and others do prevail. As history shows, usually not that long.
While some of the LS do sound good, I'm not sure how much being made of the latest unobtainium actually is a factor. Yesterday it was Kevlar or Rohacell, today you need Graphene, Continuum or Isotactic Polypropylene. Fanbois keep hyping about those and parroting marketing slogans with very limited understanding about actual material science. In a couple of months there will be the next fad which is again supposed to be the bees knees for half a year.
Another nice example of marketing bull is the Q7 mk2 which Magico advertises is made with 600 screws to hold together the braces and the cabinet. How is that supposed to make the LS sound better? It's 1200 risks built into a pair of LS, which can loosen and then start to rattle. Good luck trying to find out which one is loose. I also think if a LS has to cost as much as a condo to sound good, then there is something wrong with the purported science behind it (or the science is simply marketing and storytelling) - it's a loudspeaker for pete sake.
Hence, to me an honest LS like the SP-200 is refreshing for a change. Big sound coming out of big woofers, as simple as that.
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May 14, 2017, 12:16 AM #37
Re: Spendor SP200
Since owning my JBLs, I am a believer in "no replacement for displacement". Big woofers, big air.
I was surprised when I immediately went back to my Strads how much bass there actually is coming from those babies. Between both woofers and the back port, I did not feel as if I was losing anything to the JBLs. A wonderful surprise and another reason to love them even more.
I do confess to badly wanting to hear the SP200 (and even the SP100R2) for fun. Something draws me to those speakers, especially the SP200 .
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June 5, 2017, 02:03 AM #38
Re: Spendor SP200
I am interested to hear more from anyone who has experience of the SP200 speakers. I have had S100 speakers for many many years and now finally have a pair of SP200 on home demo. What people say about the bass is true. It is quite awesome. The top and mid range is also excellent and all in all I am impressed. Well, who would not be? They are amazing speakers.
However, what I am interested in is whether anyone who has or has tried SP200 speakers is tri wiring or whether you are using a single really good speaker cable and using jumpers at the speaker end? My ears tell me that the jumpers supplied with the speakers are not doing the sound any favours.
Any thoughts?
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June 5, 2017, 09:52 AM #39
Re: Spendor SP200
Welcome to the forum Fourlegs, thank you for joining.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 9, 2017, 03:05 PM #40
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Re: Spendor SP200
I have my speakers biwired with straight wire crescendo speaker wires and a bridge made from arc litz cables between the mid and woofer. It sounds better than single wired but would imagine that tri-wired would be optimal
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October 31, 2020, 09:03 PM #41
Re: Spendor SP200
Welcome to the forum.
I fell in love with the SP200 on looks alone years ago. I’m dying to hear them.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 31, 2020, 09:55 PM #42
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Re: Spendor SP200
Joe
Did you ever find a dealer that even stocks a floor demo pair? Seems the D series is much more popular in the US.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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October 31, 2020, 10:03 PM #43
Re: Spendor SP200
I never really followed up. Price seems more than I’d like to pay plus my Avantgarde are sounding awesome these days. If there were a little more efficient, I’d probably be all over them.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 31, 2020, 10:44 PM #44
Re: Spendor SP200
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 31, 2020, 10:50 PM #45
Re: Spendor SP200
That’s a beautiful looking pair.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 31, 2020, 11:04 PM #46
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Do you still have an amp around with enough juice to push them if they are like the big Harbeth's. Seems the D series are the efficient Spendors though the claim the SP200's are 89 db I find that hard to believe with those two big woofers plus 120 lbs a piece. You would need to hire some people.
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Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
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October 31, 2020, 11:07 PM #47
Re: Spendor SP200
I only have the Job 250’s which might work. It would be too much speaker for me at this point. I still lust for them but I couldn’t, unfortunately.
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Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 31, 2020, 11:17 PM #48
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Appears to be a dealer of sorts in the Atlanta area that also has McIntosh and Audio Research. Also has a floor demo pair of SP-100 R2's for sale. Been selling on Ebay for about fifteen years. I'm with as I wouldn't want to move them around. I have a couple of pairs like that now. I've been playing around with used monitors like the Reynaud Bliss Jubilee, Fritz Carrera Be and the C7's at the SC house and that has kept me occupied as the setups in Florida are fine until things are sorted out.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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November 1, 2020, 12:19 AM #49
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The SP100 is more the alternative to the Harbeth 40 series. They both have their devoted fans.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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