Spectron Mk II, is it really that good.

Good question.

I too have been tempted to further explore or try the Spectron amps.

Although I can't quite put my finger on it, something has always told me that there has been way too much hype - a familiar sensation which has been a bit like the glowing reviews of Musical Fidelity at the height of allegations of corruption.

On reflection, perhaps value and liquidity on the used market should be the only high end reviews we read.

In the meantime, I hope everyone is disclosing their commercial affiliations in this wonderful community of enthusiasts.

Hi Jeynewt,

A few days ago, I was able to audiotion again MBL 9008 but in my home, in my system (based on B&W802N) and for entire evening, and compare it again with Spectron Musician III Mk2 - monoblocks with Bybees and V-cap upgrades. My previous comparison was made when my Spectron was still stereo, SE and with no upgrades.

To my rather pleasant suprise Spectron won in almost each category. Most visible was its huge transperency. Next, the slam and tightness of the bass. Midrange - may be both were about the same but in highs I did not detected any grain in Spectron (as compared to 9008) - very, very extended and silky. May be you noticed it because you had stereo Musician III and previous generation - or was it Mk2?

At any rate - very interesting.
All The Best
Rafael

Are the Spectrons really special sounding in any way compared to other popular Class Ds like newer Bel Canto Refs or Wyreds?

The specs I see on the Spectrons do not look like anything special in comparison to other well received Class Ds. Am I missing something?

has anybody listened to both Spectron and either newer mkII Bel Canto or Wyreds?

Thanks.

IMHO it would seem to me that the Spectron MKII amp would be a good match with you beloved Ohms.

" Are the Spectrons really special sounding in any way compared to other popular Class Ds like newer Bel Canto Refs or Wyreds?"

If you really want to know then buy them and compare. Spectron and Wyred are sold direct with 30 days money back guarantee and I am sure you can find Bel Canto dealer who can lend you the pair.

"The specs I see on the Spectrons do not look like anything special in comparison to other well received Class Ds. Am I missing something? "

Yes, you are missing something: specs. For example, Bel Canto people will tell you that their amp will not drive speakers with impedance below 2 ohms (since Wyred are based on idenitcal ICE mass production module then it should be the same there) but Spectron is stable to 0.1 Ohm. Read more.

Don't buy amp on the basis of specs alone. Listen and listen in your home without sale pressure!