Dma 180s2 with what MIT speaker cable?

[Mag]

Hi guys, my setup is red wine Isabella tube pre , spectral dma180s2 , plinius cdp 101 , Von schweikert unified 3 speaker, using asi liveline interconnects and analysis plus sc for tweeter n yter sc for bass module of unifield 3. In audiogon, it has been discussed that u need not use MIT ic if not using spectral pre.

I understand not using MIT sc might cause the spectral power amp to oscillate , eventually burning the output stages. I been using the power amp for a few days with no issue except the rubber feets starting to melt and I hv removed the feets, replacing it symposium roller blocks.

Could u advise if I still need MIT speaker cables and ic? If yes, could a kind soul recommend the model? Budget less than 5 k for 2nd hand MIT speaker cable. Is 850 cvt ok? Oracle model seems not compatible with dma 180s2?

Sorry I'm a newbie so asking loads of qns

[Steve Williams]

welcome to WBF, Mag

Plenty of Spectral owners here to provide answers

[ack]

Welcome. Spectral amps have no input chokes either, so you need the MIT interconnects. Terry here from Overture will be able to explain more. You replace the sorbothane feet with the current knurled feet...

[Mag]

Thanks bro, so if I'm not using spectral pre at the moment, getting the MIT ic will be safe for moment. Any recommendation?

[ack]

Thanks bro, so if I'm not using spectral pre at the moment, getting the MIT ic will be safe for moment. Any recommendation?

Our friend here 1rsw is selling a pair of the ones I use (recent with black jacket) - see http://app.audiogon.com/listings/spe...mi-350-ulii-1m

No one has been able to convince me I need anything more than this. Otherwise, you can talk to Joe Abrams (Equus Audio) on a'gon and he can direct you...

[nirodha]

Our friend here 1rsw is selling a pair of the ones I use (recent with black jacket) - see http://app.audiogon.com/listings/spe...mi-350-ulii-1m

No one has been able to convince me I need anything more than this. Otherwise, you can talk to Joe Abrams (Equus Audio) on a'gon and he can direct you...

MIT is reasonably straightforward: the more you spend, the more you get. Joe (Abrams) is an excellent and trustworthy consultant/dealer.

[1rsw]

There's some crazy stuff on Audiogon about Spectral gear...careful what you take to heart. I gave up trying to offer input in most cases there, too many people think they have all the answers and want to see guys frying their amps. Anyway, good comments so far and I'll add that I have had experience with the end results of not using the proper cables with a DMA 180 and the subsequent repair cost. I'd encourage you to use both MIT speaker cables and ic's, strongly...especially with the 180 and any older Spectral amp which are more unstable. I'd also suggest considering a change of preamp. From what I understand, this is pretty important to the safety of your amp but your preamp may also be limiting your amps performance.

Ack thanks for mentioning my cables. I'd also drop that price to 750...the Spectral forum discount

[Mag]

Thanks bro, most prob getting matrix hd 38 or 60. In bet, any idea how old is dma 180 s2 model

[mullard88]

Hi Mag,

Since the rubber feet of your Spectral amp have melted, I suggest you use a fan to cool your Spectral amp.

[ack]

Thanks bro, most prob getting matrix hd 38 or 60. In bet, any idea how old is dma 180 s2 model

My memory is failing me, but I believe about 12-14 years old... Call the factory with the serial number