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Spectron Mk II, is it really that good.


I have been researching several of the new “green”, compact high power class “D” amps. It seems that the new version of the Spectron Musician III SE Mk II, is pretty much considered the king of the hill. Having no dealers near buy, I can’t actually listen before buying. My question is, there seem to be lots of happy owners, but are there any current, or former owners who are, were, not happy with the amp, or is it really that good.

FYI: Current amp is a PASS, X-350.5. A monster to move around, hot, cost a fair amount to run, but a wonderful sound.

All comments and opinions welcome.
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teajay
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I have listened to the Spectron amps, my advice keep your Pass Labs X-350.5, much more musical/natural sounding to my ears.
zenieth
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I owned a Musician MKII for several years. I now run BAT. I agree with Teajay. Keep your Pass Labs X350.5 ........
tweak1
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I an't speak to the specific Spectron model you asked about, but, I have been using Wyred 4 Sound amps for over a year. No matter what I have changed upstream, isolation/vibration devices, they are readily apparent.

I just upgraded my Rayconic 168 to the new 2 box version with outboard tube regulated and stabilized power supply. No problem hearing the improvement a huge power supply makes.

Love them!
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mdrummer01
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Zenieth: I understand the MKII version has been out/available for less than a year. Are you possibly referring to the Musician SE?
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