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mate for Spectral amp that is not Spectral

Hello all,
I have a Spectral dma 180 series 2 and need to match a used preamp to it. I am looking in the $4-600 range. That is why A Spectral pre is unattainable.

I would love to hear your thoughts. I would love a phono section as I have a Revox tt but it is not a deal breaker. Driving Maggies and I have MIT cabling.

thanks for your help,
Ken
kidgreen
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Get a Hafler 110 preamp with phono stage. $200 or less! I have one in my collection ($150). Still an excellent choice, regardless of what the audio snobs say!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
I also have the Revox linear tracking TT in my extensive collection!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Another good choice within your budget would be a PS Audio 4 or 5. Both offer excellent sound quality! I also have two of the PS 4's. But alas, both are missing the external power supplies.
kidgreen OP
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Thanks so much for your thoughts. I have a line on an Audio Research at $600 so the top of my range but I was not sure the Spectral will play nicely as it is somewhat picky, right?
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