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Input on Spectral DMC 30SL

I am considering the Spectral DMC 30SL as the fit for my preamp to live with for a while. I would love to hear some input from you all on your experiences with this device. I could not find much on the web.

Rest of the system (for now!):

Krell FPB 600c (hope to get DMA 360's someday)
Wilson WP 7's
Logitech Transporter (may have modwright mods done)
MIT MH850 speaker cables
MIT 350 Proline Twin Reference interconnects
MIT Oracle AC1 power cords
MIT ZStabalizerIII HG conditioner/filter/surge

My home theater will pass through.

Thanks guys!
richard_stacy
richard_stacy OP
686 posts
 
greg thanks for all the great information. what i gather from your post is the 30sl, although a very good preamp, may not be the best fit for my current system, unless i get the spectral amps. part of my reason for posting this thread was to get some idea, from the experience/knowledge of others, if it would mate well with the krell amp. it seems your thoughts suggest the krell kct may be a better sounding preamp with the stuff i have.

any other thoughts out there?
teddy_bear
112 posts
 
Your cheapest choice would be:
Computer outputing AES/EBU digital into Berkeley Alpha DAC, Spectral DMC 30SL, and Spectral DMA 250.
barrelchief
294 posts
 
This is not exactly what you are asking, but it may shed some light to help with your decision making.

I had a DMC-30 mathced up with either a Krell FPB-300 stereo or 350M mono amps and grew to find the combo to sound overly analyical and sterile/bright.

I eventually moved on.

As previously suggested, unless working toward an all spectral system, this may not be your best option.
richard_stacy OP
686 posts
 
barrelchief...exactly what i am asking! really great information, thanks. i have growing concerns about this synergy. i do lean toward the analytical preference in sound but certainly not to the point of sterile and bright. what did you end up replacing it with?
barrelchief
294 posts
 
From the Spectral pre I moved on to a Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi. Since then, I again have made some system changes.

Feel free to send an email if you are looking for more detail about my experience.
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