Dma-280

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This is just announced on the Spectral website, with no further details yet.
 
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It looks like they are trying to make the latest proprietary/custom technologies available to a wider audience, those who cannot spend $20K or more. But I just don't see the point of a 240, a 260 and a 280, then a 300. Seems rather overkill.
 

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It looks like they are trying to make the latest proprietary/custom technologies available to a wider audience, those who cannot spend $20K or more. But I just don't see the point of a 240, a 260 and a 280, then a 300. Seems rather overkill.

Most likely a replacement to the DMA-300? But then again the lower number one assumes a lower spec. DMA-240 replaced the 200 so most likely maybe the DMA-280 replaces both the the 260 S2 and 300 RS.
 

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The Spectral website reads "DMA-280 Stereo Reference Amplifier" so logically it is a replacement for the DMA-260S2. The DMA-300 is a Reference STANDARD amplifier and is at the TOP level. Just an educated guess after following Spectral for decades (near on to 4 now, Wow). There is always logic to Mr. Fryers' actions, even it is not apparent to his customers. I look forward to reading the Bulletin. Often in the past the amplifier in this position is the harbinger of technology to come for all of the future models. Maybe, including SV technology?
 

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The Spectral website reads "DMA-280 Stereo Reference Amplifier" so logically it is a replacement for the DMA-260S2. The DMA-300 is a Reference STANDARD amplifier and is at the TOP level. Just an educated guess after following Spectral for decades (near on to 4 now, Wow). There is always logic to Mr. Fryers' actions, even it is not apparent to his customers. I look forward to reading the Bulletin. Often in the past the amplifier in this position is the harbinger of technology to come for all of the future models. Maybe, including SV technology?

Nice. So, now as potential future Spectral customer. I'll await more information on the DMA-280 as it compares to the 240. The 240 is amazing amplifier.
 

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It's great to see new Spectral gear.


Any chance of them making an integrated? I'd like to dip my toe in, but not sure I'd want to commit to separates at this time.
 

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It's great to see new Spectral gear.


Any chance of them making an integrated? I'd like to dip my toe in, but not sure I'd want to commit to separates at this time.


I also would like to see that but, I don't see it happening. That would mean a compromise in some fashion. This is a company that sells a 20k CD player in 2017 that only plays Redbook CDs. They surely could have added a USB input but, they have insanely focused purist products. Rather than let marketing and trends influence product development. They are entirely engineering driven. Towards the absolute sound so to say.
 

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Thank you. I figured as much. Looking forward to see what the new 280 is all about.

I also would like to see that but, I don't see it happening. That would mean a compromise in some fashion. This is a company that sells a 20k CD player in 2017 that only plays Redbook CDs. They surely could have added a USB input but, they have insanely focused purist products. Rather than let marketing and trends influence product development. They are entirely engineering driven. Towards the absolute sound so to say.
 

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There is a better chance of a gold Ferrari single-cylinder three-wheel pick-up truck for the Bora Bora market, than a Spectral integrated.
 
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It looks like it has all the hallmarks of the 300 and 400s, more or less; I'd say it ought to sound extremely transparent, with less power. Try to audition it.
 

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I'm totally missed the 260 series 2.
Did anybody audition the difference between the DMA 260 and the DMA 280 series 2?
Is the DMA 260 upgradable?
 

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I have not heard it
 

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They may not have sold many?!?!
 

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