actually I think spectral and MIT had a falling out and now they won't even warranty their gear if it fails while MIT stuff is hooked up to it. MIT colors and softens the sound like an EQ might do. so without MIT it may be a little bright but that just means you'll have to match the front end better. STOP TRASHING SPECTRAL. that didn't answer his question. IF you didn't like spectral then you didn't match the gear right.