Hi Bob,

I like it very much. Built quality is top notch and the sound is detailed and smooth. I personally don't think the sound is warm per say. I think it is musicially
engaging and just sounds natural.

snopro February 29, 2008 20:21

Snopro,
How do you like your Marantz SA-7S1? Bob

baranyi February 25, 2008 03:42

I had an Aleph 5 which was an excellent amp, but ran very hot and ran out of steam on loud dynamic swings. So I needed an amp with more power and I read about the Spectron on various forums and e-mags. I talked to John at Spectron and purchased the Musician II, which sounded very good only lacking the aleph 5 midrange magic.
Once the Musician III came out I upgraded. The amp was all around better then the II. The amp is neutral and transparent any changes up stream are easily heard. With a good tube pre-amp and NOS tubes you can tailor the sound to your liking , the synergy is awesome!
Don't listen to the Absolute Sound saying Class D treble isn't good. I think the Spectron's treble can compare to some of the very best out there. Listen for yourself and you be the judge.

snopro December 08, 2007 23:33

Very nicely done! Clean, attractive, acoustic treatments that go with the decor... I bet it sounds great, and I am really struck for some reason by how very integrated it looks. I hear various comments about class D amps, what was your journey to them?
Cheers,
Chris

mount_rose_music December 08, 2007 15:54

Thanks, Tympani I am sending the Spectron for the SE mod and I purchased a twin synergy 30 in walnut, looks much better and more stable with a lower height.

snopro December 08, 2007 15:34

Let me be the first to compliment your beautiful setup. Looks like a well thought-out, unique and surely musical system. I am thinking about the Marantz SA-7 as well. Congratulations!

tympani December 07, 2007 00:44