Hey Kelly - Since the start of my high end "obsession" I have become increasingly desensitized to the prices of this stuff. While I'm sure the Boulder gear is as amazing as they say, they have raised the price bar into the stratosphere. It's a place I best not go. So I will just have to resign myself to my humble little Spectral/Avalon/Accuphase system.
Spectral/MIT
Why do so many people seem to hate this combination. I've rarely read more vindictive posts here on Audiogon compared to reports about other stuff. I listened to an all Spectral/MIT system ( 360 amp and 30 pre) the other day with big Sound Lab speakers and found it very musical and easy to listen to. No HIFI here, but a very easy, relaxed, but also, if needed, a highly dynamic presentation, coherent and well balanced. So what's up? Should I have my ears examined or the Spectral distractors go see a shrink?