Spectral 30SS preamp

Roypan,

did you not evaluate the 30SS before purchasing? What exactly is it that you don't like? There are a few people on various forums who don't like the 30SS over the 30SL Gen 2. My brief exposure to an early model wasn't enthusiastic either - certainly NOT the 'miracle' it was branded, though they share the same SHHA 2 active circuits, but have different power supplies and obviously fader. The 30SS has different gradient of volume with the new pot and needs to be played at higher levels. Maybe this is what 'getting used to' is referring to?

Personally, I check the system board of every Spectral equipment I have ever owned, looking for a revision number. That's because I noticed back in the mid '90s I had a "Rev A" SDR-2000 and the Spectral website was hosting pictures from a "Rev C". Then I make inquiries if I see something "newer".

Finally, have you compared this preamp with the Soulution or other similar?

Lawrence, for heavens sake get rid of the Z cord lls and put on at least the Oracle AC3. It will "blow your mind"; the 2's are choking your beautiful gear to death. Happy listening.

Agree with Psacanli: total waste of hardware if you do not upgrade power cord! I even tend to think power cords are more important than interlinks or speaker cables. Enjoy, Wim

I auditioned the Spectral DMC15 SS and heard the same "choked" presentation. Does this improve with time? If so how much time? I had the unit powered on for 4 days and could not get the "choked" presentation to change.

Thanks