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    How low of ohm can you safely go on Spectral DMA200

    Being a Apogee lover, and having several models. I was curious as to what a safe speaker load my pair of DMA200 ( Class A 200 watt ) would be able to drive, without risking damage ? I do have a pair in storage that are the dreaded 1 ohm version ( ran them with a pair of Classe DR-9's ) but...
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    1000 SDR......Upgrades?

    I have a 1000SDR that I received ( free ) that still works, however, that said. A dealer took it in about 10 yrs ago for repair as the cd stopped spinning. Being an older unit, they opened it up and replaced the broken band and put it back together. Now the interesting thing, it spins but no...
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    Looking for best Pre-Amp to go with my DMA 200's

    I'm starting to finally getting around to setting up my system again after having redone my basement rec room. The system I was using before had a original SDR 1000, with my pair of DMA 200 amps, a cheaper Project phono amp running a VPI Scout ( Koetsu Jade and Black cartridges ) along with a...
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    What material makes for the best amp base

    Now that I have my system tore down and am in the process of doing some changes, I have a quick question. With amps that are Class A ( Original DMA200 )and run very hot, are there materials that make for a better amp stand ? I'm not sure how hot the bottom of each amp gets after several hours of...
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    Happy New Year

    Hi Been in hospital for a bit, but out now and crankin the volume!! :D ( to catch up! ) Wish everyone had a Merry Christmas and a great Happy New Year!!!!! And may all your reselutions come true ( specially if their audio :D!!!!! ) all the best Mike
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    Spectral MI-550 and MH 77O

    Hi Are these 550 cables able to handle the conection between my SDR1000 and my DMA200's and 770's from my 200's to my Von vr4's ? Thanks Mike
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    Need advice on SDR-1OOO

    Hi I have a very good relationship with my dealer ( bought my 2 DMA200's from them ) so was pleasantly surprised when he offered me a mint looking SDR-1000 cd/pre for free....but..... Here's the catch... About 5 years ago, the original owner had asked for new belts. He sent the 1000 to...
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    Quick Spectal and MIT Cable Questions

    Hi I have 3 quick questions : 1/ Why does spectral never consider bi-amping? ( I have the pair of DMA-200's but finding most of the Spectral Pre's have only 1 output ) :2/ I find the balanced output to be neither better or worse then the RCA output, some...
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    Balanced (XLR) "Y" Cable

    Hi Having a pair of DMA 200's and only 1 balanced output, is there a cable that will split the single output into 2...and....if possible, will this be harmful or diminish the overall performance? Any idea's ? Thanks Mike
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    Scout Advice

    Hi I just picked up a new Scout with the 9" arm. My dealer also gave me a great deal on a Koetsu Black and he spent almost 2 hours setting both up at no extra cost. I'm thinking on adding the Mini TNT Legs and possibly upgrading the platter so I can get the Rim clamp and may get the speed...
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    Spectral DMA200 bi- amping ?

    Hi I have a Rogue Magnum 99 Pre, a Spectral DMA-200, a VPI Scout with a Koetsu Black, a Classe CD/DVD1 used as a transport with a Classe DAC-1, a Sony cdp-x777es and a Nackamichi Dragon, and a Rotel 1040 Line Conditioner. I have a 2nd Spectral DMA-200 and am seriously considering bi-amping...

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