Hi Ack,
Point of clarification. I have the PDF for TAS 190 open right now. The review does NOT cover the 360S2. You can tell by the review's quoted output in watts (300/533)). From RH: "This latest version of the DMA-360 has evolved from earlier generations, although the model number has remained unchanged. The price is $17,990 per pair. The DMA-360 still outputs 300W into 8 ohms (and 533W into 4 ohms) with a peak current capability of a whopping 90 amperes." The specs for the amp also show it weighs 67 lbs. The S2 weighs 69 pounds and outputs 350/552. I made a point of purchasing this review and reading it carefully to see if they covered the S2 amp prior to my actually buying the Series 2 amps. They did not cover the 360S2, but I did buy the Spectral gear. We understand that Spectral updates gear but for Harley to state "latest version" is not the same thing as relating the factual point that they are Series 2. Also, keep in mind that RH probably had the gear on hand in summer to fall 2008. A published review would have to be sent for prepress around October-November with printing and mailing in January 2009 for a nominal February 2009 issue. The 360S2 was announced February 2009, months after when RH would have had the gear.
Based on close reading of the review I would conclude. 1) RH had gear in mid-2008. 2) Assume that Spectral does not release anything to anyone prior to their being ready. This would minimize the probability that RH had a prototype 360S2. 3) The specs indicate he reviewed the 360.
Point of clarification. I have the PDF for TAS 190 open right now. The review does NOT cover the 360S2. You can tell by the review's quoted output in watts (300/533)). From RH: "This latest version of the DMA-360 has evolved from earlier generations, although the model number has remained unchanged. The price is $17,990 per pair. The DMA-360 still outputs 300W into 8 ohms (and 533W into 4 ohms) with a peak current capability of a whopping 90 amperes." The specs for the amp also show it weighs 67 lbs. The S2 weighs 69 pounds and outputs 350/552. I made a point of purchasing this review and reading it carefully to see if they covered the S2 amp prior to my actually buying the Series 2 amps. They did not cover the 360S2, but I did buy the Spectral gear. We understand that Spectral updates gear but for Harley to state "latest version" is not the same thing as relating the factual point that they are Series 2. Also, keep in mind that RH probably had the gear on hand in summer to fall 2008. A published review would have to be sent for prepress around October-November with printing and mailing in January 2009 for a nominal February 2009 issue. The 360S2 was announced February 2009, months after when RH would have had the gear.
Based on close reading of the review I would conclude. 1) RH had gear in mid-2008. 2) Assume that Spectral does not release anything to anyone prior to their being ready. This would minimize the probability that RH had a prototype 360S2. 3) The specs indicate he reviewed the 360.
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