Pass or Spectral

I agree with the above posts that Spectral equipment requires expensive MIT cables. If you decide on Spectral, you need to include MIT cables for the best sound and performance. In my opinion, the Pass will sound warmer, be more natural and has a great midrange. The Spectral is great sounding with MIT cables and is very detailed. The build quality and customer service on both units are excellent. Both Pass and Spectral are expensive so I suggest you listen to both using your speakers before you make a decision.

For those afraid of the MIT prices---Terry at Overture says the Spectral cables work well,and why wouldn't they; without the sticker shock.
I would think him to be very informed at what cables with Spectral products including the new series 2 of the 360.

I am using a Hegel H10 amp (1 of 20 made world wide) with my Alto Be's to great success. I am selling my Alto's and getting the Scala, and am very interested and excited to hear them together. I just sold my BAT 52SE and will be using my McIntosh MD500 as a pre/CDP/DAC.

Spectral is a good choice.

Syntax,
I have the Pass XA.5 and have heard Spectral amps which contributed to the superb sound of an excellent system. I know you prefer and own Lamm, which I understand is some of the best tube power available, though I have never heard them. I would think that the Pass XA.5 would have the control of the bass that great SS amps like Spectal have and also some of the body, warmth and palpability that the best tube amps like Lamm have. Have you heard the Pass XA.5 series? I'm curious to know why you don't seem to like Pass and prefer both Lamm and Specral which must sound very different from each other. Thanks. Peter