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Spectral vs. McIntosh
What mac are you trying to compare to spectral. And which spectral ?I am not sure it makes any difference because the two productsare so different. I will say that the spectral owner is not likley to sell and buy mac. Just my opinion. 
The Single Piece That Started Today's HIGH END ?
No doubt Mark Levinson JC-2. It cost about $1000. The AR SP3a which was considered the best at the time was $350. People thought I was insanewhen I bought one.Drjoe 
Spectral DMC 20 Series 2 vs, Spectral DMC 30 SL?
FYI the DMA 20 s2 is clearly better than the series 1. I was able to compare both some time ago when I owned the series 2. If you like the Spectral sound and want phono the DMA 20 is a great preamp. I can't comment on," is the 20 better than the 3... 
Best Guitar CD Recording
Check out Laurence Juber. Fingerstyle player. He has a web site withsamples. You can get his discs at Accoustic music resource on line site.They also have a bunch of other guitar player CDs that are fantastic.Talk to Brett at the website, he knows... 
Has anyone upgraded a Spectral preamp with SHHA G2
Yes, new modules are awesome. Do it!!! 
Cheap Backup Amp Needed
Look into Musical Design products. John Hillig makes some great products for the money. He uses parts that are far more expensive than the big boys.And no I am not a shill for John. The added bonus with his products is that hecan update as budget ... 
Musical Concepts Modifications
I too have known John for over twenty years. I have done musical concept modsand they were always worth the effort. I own his Musical Design productsand they are fantastic for the money. He uses parts that are better than any of the big boys. YOU ... 
Spectral DMA-360 single ended or balanced?
Hi Rob, I know that Rick Fryer of Spectral said that going singled endedwas better due to less circuitry being used. My own experience with the DMA 150 was that with balanced line the bass was tghter and more powerful but atthe cost of less transp... 
Citation 12 power amp refurbish
Talk to John Hillig of Musical Cocepts. He knows what he is doing.Do a google search and you will find his web site.Joe