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Pass Aleph P vs. Spectral DMC-20

I currently own a Spectral DMA-200 amp. Am currently having some custom speakers made with all Focal Audiom drivers, custom x/o. Will also be running the big Snell sub with an Ashly pro amp on the bottom. I know the DMC-20 is somewhat of a dedicated piece for Spectral amp, but have read many good things about the Pass Aleph P (but haven't heard one yet). Haven't gotten to the interconnect/speaker cable issue yet; that's for last. Which is better for my system?
billspecfoc
jcbtubes
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Hi, I'd go with the DMC20 (the phono section is truly amazing if you're into TT). There really is the potential for audio magic if you do go the full Spectral/MIT combination. This approach is VERY expensive though. Goodluck.
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gerrym5
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I have owned Spectral equipment before, and think very highly of it. I never found that Spectral mated well with anything other than Spectral. Its great stuff, and especially magical if you go all the way (Spectral+MIT), but its a committment.
ocroissa42ae
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I had a DMC-20 serie 2 and a DMA-200. with MIT cable and wilson watt/puppies audio 5.1 very good sound I recently upgraded my DMA-200 into a DMA-360 The result is incredible olivier
onhwy616f64
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Since you already have the DMA-200, then it only makes sense to stay with a Spectral preamp. Spectral only seems to really work as a system. However, must use specified (MIT/Spectral) cable. I own an Aleph P and if you were starting from scratch, I'd probably point you toward the Pass product, but that's not where you're at.
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