You didn't say if you are using a Spectral preamp. The use of an all Spectral is critical in getting the total Spectral/MIT/Avalon package: detail, holographic imaging, the recording reproduced as it was recorded yet with warmth if the setup is comoplete(dedicated circuits, MIT line conditioning).
Using the Spectral digital system makes a huge difference as well. I was using a Theta Gev 5a with a Jade transport. Moving to the Spectral digital system was night and day. The synergy with the rest of the system really shows when the entire package is put together.
Those that regard Spectral as bright and forward are correct if the entire setup is not topnotch. It took me three years to get to that point.
Sorry to pontificate........
Tim
Using the Spectral digital system makes a huge difference as well. I was using a Theta Gev 5a with a Jade transport. Moving to the Spectral digital system was night and day. The synergy with the rest of the system really shows when the entire package is put together.
Those that regard Spectral as bright and forward are correct if the entire setup is not topnotch. It took me three years to get to that point.
Sorry to pontificate........
Tim