Preamps: Spectral versus Edge?


I'm ready to upgrade my preamp (Audio Illusions Mod 3) to power my Atma-Sphere MA-1 OTL tube amps, which drive Sound Lab U-2 full-range electrostats. The digital front end is by Spectral, as is all the cabling (MIT, etc.). I think solid state preamplification is the way to go here, and I've heard great things about both the Spectral DMC-15 and the Edge Signature 1 preamp. Both are very hard to audition anywhere near here. Any thoughts?
stei7141

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Please note: Edge does NOT offer blanket discounts, nor are we focused on direct sales. Such a practice would defeat the purpose of setting up dealerships and the trust therein. The few items that we have sold at discount directly to consumers include older models that have been used for demonstration and or are prototypes.

The following decribes the exception.

When someone is without a nearby dealer, we will refer them to a dealer that will assist them. If the dealer is unable to service them due to a lack of inventory and is not prepared to purchase the product to service them, only then will we work directly with the customer. And only then will we take into account the shipping fees as representative of a fair discount.

Sincerely,
Steven
Edge Electronics