Spectral Equipment Matching w/ Speakers and Amps


Has anyone auditioned Spectral Equipment w/ Dali speakers? I have heard that system matching is very important w/ spectral. I am in the middle of auditioning the Spectral DMC-30 and DMA-150 Series 2 w/ MIT interconnects and speaker cables.

I have a tube based system Cary Audio CAD 50M MkII monoblocks and Golden Tube Audio SEP-1. I recently purchased Dali MS4’s and was looking to replace my preamplifier. Initially I was considering tube pre amps only until I was given the chance to audition a Spectral DMC-30 while I was waiting fro a CJ 17ls to arrive. When I took it home and placed in my system I was very impressed. I realize that I went from a $900 pre to a $6K pre, but what an improvement not just a different flavor.

Next I tried a CJ 17LS and am still in the process of determining what my personal preference is between the Spectral and CJ pre in my system w/ the Cary tube amps.

I took the audition experience to another level today. I decided to go all the way with the Spectral system. I have not made any conclusion yet as I still need to A/B/A compare. However my initial impression is that the soundstage with the full spectral system does not seem to be as deep as with the spectral pre / Cary tube configuration (keeping in mind I have not done the A/B yet). I may be jumping to conclusions but I am very interested with what others have experienced.
sonicsoundiii
I have the amp and preamp you are auditioning and have used them with Martin Logan Prodigies, Wilson Watt/Puppies and now MBL 101s. I've been very happy with each combination and really didn't have any matching problems. The DMA-150 series II is a phenomenal amplifier and can drive the notoriously difficult 101s with ease. I'm very satisfied and wouldn't think of changing the Spectral electronics, they are that good!
If you like the Spectral sound , I would skip the DMC 30. It does not have the
SHAA modules . The generation 2 SHAA modules are superior to the curcuits
in the 30. Get the 30SL. Will have better width, depth, articulation, bass,etc.
I have owned both.
Joe