New drive units based on technology developed for the recently launched spendor sa1 ensure. There are currently no manuals available to download for the sa1. For sale unique 3 way infinity kappa 7 series pair of speakers. Spendor technology the aline loudspeakers will get the very best from whatever equipment you have. Spendor sa1 zebrano speakers pair archive hifix spendor. By todays standards these speakers have a relatively low sensitivity, 85dbwm, which means youll need plenty of power, at least 100 watts per channel, if high levels are your thing. He founded spendor to manufacture loudspeakers incorporating results of. Spencer applied the knowledge and expertise hed gained as an engineer in the bbcs sound engineering department to create his first loudspeaker, the bc1.
Its a short, slim an elegant twoway ported floorstander that owes a lot from previous models like the sa1, as well as bigger fish in the aseries. Service manuals, owners manuals, schematics, diagrams, datasheets, brochures online for free download and free to your amplifier, receiver, tape, cd, tuner, turntable and recorder. Vintage infiity kappa 7s for sale canuck audio mart. The sa1 shares the ls35as sealedbox loading for the woofer. Crucially, what the a6 shares with the much smaller sa1, the quality that so impressed and engaged in the little standmount, is the unobstructive, free. With smart styling and natural veneer finishes the new spendor. Local pickup preferred, but would ship if you pay for packingshipping i could bring to shipping company who provides service. Its been designed by someone whos never had to use it. Form sa1 registering for self assessment and getting a tax. These improvements take advantage of many engineering and sound quality improvements which spendor has recently developed for new models like the spendor sa1, a5 and a6.
The extreme top end is sweet and attractively restrained, giving ample detail while avoiding. Highlights engineering innovation from the multiaward winning spendor sa1, a6r and d7. Spendor sa1 and bc1, rogers ls59 and jr149 and kef 104. Spendor sa1 hifi issue 60 spendor sa1 ultimate minimonitor the spendor is unquestionably one of the finest subminiatures ever. They are the most adaptable and affordable loudspeakers we have ever created. The spendor a5 offers exceptional performance in relation to its compact dimensions, while the a6 lifts performance to an even higher level with noticeable improvements in clarity, resolution and bass extension. Theyre tiny but from what ive read they are perfect for tiny rooms like mine. It works beautifully when placed close to a wall and looks superb in its higloss lacquer finish. One of spendor s earlier successes along with the classic bc1 and of course the ls35a was the thendiminuitive sa1. The new a3 shares the same footprint but is 3cm shorter. I remember the first time i downloaded tone, and i really didnt know much about pdf. On location on location spendor hailsham, england hey.
Spendor was founded in the late 1960s by spencer and dorothy hughes the spen and dor in the name. Audiolab 8000a integrated amplifier i have two of these. At first glance the spendor sa1 speakers dont seem. The latter is made inhouse by spendor on a 6 diecast aluminum chassis.
Yeramplifier reprinted from ii ews uk uk reprinted from ii ews sacd playerdac and integrated amp. The sa1 s unfussy nature extends to partnering kit, too. The spendor sa1 is the most musical revealing small. Spendor sa1 minimonitor playback, from tas 195 the. Search by popular brands such as accuphase, hegel, krell, luxman, mark levinson and sonus faber, and by categories like floorstanding speakers, integrated amplifiers, speaker systems, turntables and more. The second system was roombased where the speakers were sevenandahalf feet from my primary listening position. One of spendors earlier successes along with the classic bc1 and of course the ls35a was the thendiminuitive sa1. These speakers were refoamed professionalyvery good detailed sound at accross all. Spike coupled, near free space location, note mid and adjustment treble fine tune option. This is precisely so the infinitely subtle shades, tones and colours of the music itself can shine through, free of distortion, interruption and compromise. If one cant store a partcompleted form, i now prefer to print them off and fill them in by hand just so that i know ive got all the information i need.
It signals the adoption of spendors ep77 diaphragm material, offering superior stiffness and selfdamping. Sounding out about the spendor sp 12 loudspeakers by bob neill. Steve harris takes a look round the east sussex factory and talks to the owner philip swift the audiolab name. If you have any documentation for this model, for example owners manual, service manual, brochure, advert etc, please consider donating a copy to our free. I brought them in mainly to compare with the harbeth monitor 30s and compact 7s but at some point decided that they had to be considered on their own. The first system was in my computer desktop, which puts the speakers in the nearfield, only two feet from my ears.
I listened to the spendor sa1 speakers in two radically different environments. I also have several original replacement mid and low range drivers for the s5e as well for additional cost. It is recommended you thoroughly read the material contained in this manual. Those familiar with the sa1 might also note the blackconed bass unit, in place of the originals translucent driver. Im eagerly setting up my first quality stereo system in my study. If you have any documentation for this model, for example owners manual, service manual, brochure, advert etc, please consider donating a copy to our free archive. This manual contains operating procedures for the rbh sa200 and sa400. Spencer hughes 19241983 was an audio engineer who worked at the bbc research department in the 1960s. Icai the institute of chartered accountants of india set up by an act of parliament. Although the spendor sa1 works well in free space, listening tests reveal that some bottomend help from wall proximity is beneficial.
Icai is established under the chartered accountants act, 1949 act no. Both these designs really allow the music to breathe, giving both dynamics and phrases. Instead, please complete and return form cwf1 registering for self assessment and national insurance contributions if you are a selfemployed sole trader. Its also worth noting alan shaw is a loudspeaker cone material, master innovator.
Via the abovementioned spendor owners yahoo news group i discovered terry miles, exspendor engineer, email. Still really incredible sounding, similar to the legendary kappa 8 9s but much less power demand. I have the option if pairing a south african design and built valve audio exclame integrated amp 100w per channel with either an older pair of spendor sa1 with stands or brand new kef ls50 speakers. Just look at kylie and these spendor floorstanders. Aug 24, 2009 the sa1 shares the ls35as sealedbox loading for the woofer. Several other designs followed, for example bc3, sa1. Jun 21, 2011 just look at kylie and these spendor floorstanders. After spending the last week optimising and room eqing my 2. It works quite beautifully when placed close to a wall and looks superb in its high gloss lacquer finish. Form sa1 registering for self assessment and getting a tax return. Silverplated pure copper wire with halogenfree dielectric. Think spendor sa1 and bc1, rogers ls59 and jr149 and kef 104. Spendor has a long and illustrious history in the uk loudspeaker business. It draws together some of the most advanced features of spendor designs resulting in a compact, high quality monitor loudspeaker.
Until recently, the shortest speaker in the companys aline series was the excellent a5, measuring in at 79cm tall. Despite its tiny size, the spendor sa1 proved surprisingly capable of providing sufficient lowend output for musical satisfaction. But we forgave them this sin of omission, since they were truly blessed with a range of performative qualities that brought music to life in our living rooms. On location spendor hailsham, england with its roots in the classic bc1 design, spendor s range of loudspeakers re.
Crucially, what the a6 shares with the much smaller sa1, the quality that so impressed and engaged in the little standmount, is the unobstructive, free flowing nature of its musical delivery. I brought them in mainly to compare with the harbeth monitor 30s and compact 7s but at some point decided that. Spendor sa1 hifi choice group test winner jul 10 if youre short of space and want a pair of. The new spendor aline loudspeakers deliver class leading performance. I tried to print it on my old printer and used an entire ink cartridge. Spendor s5e c9e sr5 home theater for sale us audio mart. Spendor have got another special speaker on their hands. Spendor d1 floorstanding loudspeaker the absolute sound. Spendor sa1 2way stand or openshelf mounted loudspeaker sa1 hifi choice magazine, group test winner july 2010 standing head and shoulders above the rest, the spendor sa1 is unquestionably one of the finest subminiatures ever. Spendor clarity and definition, but with a look and sound that attracts a modern audience. Leema acoustics creates free speaker calibration pdf guide for. Buy spendor sa1 loudspeakers analogue seduction at amazon uk. One at home and one at a store where it has been used for 10 hours a day for the past 12 years. A british speaker of somewhat conventional design the splendor bc1 is a legend in some british circles.
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