garyralph

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Preferences in the Spendor Se speaker series?
I'm very happy with my S8e's in a similarly sized room. The S5e's that I tried first didn't quite cut it. I agree that the midrange and upper bass are phenominal. I didn't try the S6e's. I'm really amazed at how well these speakers do with rock, a... 
What is an ideal speaker to match Cary's V-12R?
Now that my Spendor S8e's have broken-in, they sound fantastic with my V12r. Jazz and small scale classical recordings are most impressive, as are female vocals. I'm really surprised at how well this combo does with rock, however, especially with ... 
Plinius 9200 with Spendor s8e?
Ahh...mystery cleared up. The Spendors, btw, grow better by the day. I am sleep deprived, and loving it. It does appear to have been a break-in issue. Thanks to all for the helpful advice and encouragement. 
Plinius 9200 with Spendor s8e?
More playing time is opening the S8e's up more. The midrange and upper bass are just phenominal. The trebles are still recessed when compared to the Totem Model 1's that I lived with for many years. I now think this is just a design difference, an... 
Plinius 9200 with Spendor s8e?
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like I should stay the course for now. The speakers have about 60-70 hours and the sound hasn't changed appreciably. Distortion, what do you mean when you say "triangles" are not on the warm side? 
Plinius 9200 with Spendor s8e?
The midrange sounds fantastic. I have no real complaints about the bass, but it might be nice to get more presence there. My main issue is that the treble is rolled off and lacking in detail. Since recently buying these speakers, I am reacquaintin...