I was running a Wadia 850 direct with a Densen DM-10 Amp. Current passed directly through and blew out my speakers. After sending the 850 back to Wadia (before they moved to Ann Arbor, MI), I learned that the Densen and Spectral are both constructed with similar architectures with wide bandwiths. I subsequently replaced the Densen with a Jeff Rowland, and the problem never reappeared.
Wadia 850 and Spectral DMA 150 matching without pre-amp
Can I directly connect a Wadia 850 to a Spectral DMA 150 without using a Spectral pre-amp?
I understand that the Spectral pre-amp give very current output (upto 1 amp) and a maixinum voltage of 100v peak for the power-amp. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic range. However, I am not quite understand the reasons behind it.
Would anybody give me some advise.
I understand that the Spectral pre-amp give very current output (upto 1 amp) and a maixinum voltage of 100v peak for the power-amp. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic range. However, I am not quite understand the reasons behind it.
Would anybody give me some advise.