At €5,550, the obvious alternative is simply waiting for a cheaper example, but there is no pricing advantage to chase here: it sits exactly at the €5,550 median of seven recent listings, comfortably within the €5,431–€5,697 market band. For an excellent-condition Spitfire, that makes the asking price fair rather than ambitious.
The appeal is its uncommon combination of single-ended pure Class-A operation, 30 watts per channel, and a genuinely flexible layout: XLR and RCA inputs, pre-out, direct power-amp input, and remote volume are all useful in a serious system. It is known for high resolution, spaciousness, quick bass, and a sweet, unforced presentation, while the AA62B output valves give it more drive than many SET designs. At this price, confirm valve health, remote, and sensible packing—the 36 kg chassis is not a casual shipment—but a clean, complete example is a sound buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.