Spectral amp/preamp

I have all my components  from the same manufacturer. 
Too often, this and that doesn't work well together, even though they could work wonderfully in a different system.

@stereo5 Compared to those brands I mentioned it most certainly is.

I’m not delusional and I won’t go into a debate with McIntosh owners as this hobby is very subjective but , if we use the car analogy.

The only thing a Mustang GT and Porsche 911 have in common is 4 tires and a steering wheel.

You’d only be able to tell the diff if  one drove them back to back.

There is reason the 911 costs more but , won’t dispute the mustang Gt is a great car and value compared to the 911.

But at the end of the day ; it’s no Porsche.


Likewise at the p end of the day a McIntosh amp isn’t a Spectral or Soulution amp.

Its a bargin ill jump on one asap DUDE!!!!

@roxy54 By choice. They’ve had the same owner for 40 years.  How many cars does Ferrari produce a year compared to Toyota?

How many high end manufactures at the mercy of audio reviewers ; who in turn write a positive review based on a financial interest of the product they are reviewing ?

You are right that you have let your ears be the judge and make your own conclusions.

Too bad that there only I think 3 Spectral dealers I think in the us.  Additionally , I don’t they have been or dealer has shown Spectral at a us audio show in many years.

Just don’t assume that because they are a low volume brand compared to say McIntosh that they lack the engineering or quality of a bigger big box brand.

Hardly the case but , as I’ve said most audiophiles will never experience Spectral even at dealer or show conditions because of the points I made above.