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Brand: Spectral Audio
Model Name/Number: DMC30s pre and DMA150s2 power
Price (RRP): £14000
Choice Hifi Price: £8590
Product Information:
The Spectral DMC-30S Studio Reference Preamplifier
On the occasion of our twenty-fifth anniversary Spectral released a special reference preamplifier design for serious music enthusiasts. The DMC-30SL commemorates twenty-five years of state-of-the-art preamp design at Spectral beginning with the company’s first revolutionary products which were introduces in the mid 1970s. The DMC-30SL has again redefined the art of preamplifier design with a comprehensive array of engineering breakthroughs which set new sonic standards and raise the bar on signal accuracy in the most demanding systems. Now Spectral introduces the DMC-30S Studio Reference Preamplifier based on the engineering refinements developed for the DMC-30SL anniversary reference preamp. The original DMC-30 now encompasses the innovative signal advances pioneered in the DMC-30SL while continuing to combine state-of-the-art performance with exceptional value.
The heart of the new DMC-30S preamplifier is Spectral’s remarkable SHHA signal technology. The SHHA module (Spectral High-speed Hybrid Amplifier) takes Spectral’s wideband, fast-settling discrete circuit topology to a new level of performance and signal linearity. Using newly available premium discrete components, Spectral engineers have developed a dense, highly optimized surface mount layout topology for higher signal speed and ultra-fast signal extinction. Reduced size of the new all fet, fully balanced topology results in improved cross-coupling and noise isolation for ultra-quiet operation. Even more remarkable given the compact layout of the SHHA module is the exceptional nature of its power capabilities. The SHHA module is a high-current powerhouse producing full output at 1 MHz and one full ampere, setting new standards for headroom and drive capability in a preamplifier line section.
For music enthusiasts and audiophiles alike, the benefits of the DMC-30S are invaluable. The DMC-30S offers an extraordinary level of dynamics, dimension, lifelike detail and transparency while offering a rare combination of remote control convenience and functionality. Superb low frequency detail and articulation exceed the benchmark performance of the remarkable DMC-30. Through improved circuit settling speed, resolution and transient decay are presented with the natural timbre of the event while providing more low level information than ever before. Staging and image holography are further improved over the original DMC-30 and set a new standard.
DMC-30 Reference Preamplifier (Note spec not for “S”)
Front Panel Controls
- Output Level
- Balance left/right
- Input selectors
- Monitor switch
- Stereo/Mono switch
- Absolute Phase switch
- Mute Switch
- Surround LED indicator
- Protection LED indicatorFront Panel Display
- Output Level display – 50 step LED
- Output Balance display – 50 step LEDRear Panel
- 5 RCA Input connector sets (gold)
- Balanced Input Neutrik XLR connectors (gold)
- Tape input and output RCA connector set (gold)
- Main Output RCA connectors (gold)
- Balanced Output Neutrik XLR (gold)
- AC Power input connector, switch and line fuseDMC-30R Remote ControlControl Buttons
- Output Level
- Channel Balance
- Mute
- Input selectors
- Stereo/mono
- Phase Invert
- Tape Monitor
- Display Brightness
- Control Rate
- Control Reset
| DMC-30 Preamplifier Technical Data |
| Input Compliment: |
7 inputs |
| Output Compliment: |
3 outputs – normal, balanced, tape |
| Input Impedance: |
15k ohms |
| Input Attenuation: |
0, -12 dB |
| Output Impedance: |
100 ohms |
| Control Compliment |
| Output Attenuation: |
Motorized fader conductive plastic, modified log taper |
| Output Balance: |
Relay attenuator system with center position bypass |
| Mute Switch: |
0, -20 dB attenuation |
| Mode switches: |
Stereo/mono, absolute phase |
| Input Selections: |
6 plus tape monitor |
| Recording Amplifiers |
| Input Impedance: |
11K ohms, 100 ohms minimum load |
| Output Impedance: |
2K ohms |
| Protection Circuit |
| Protection Mode: |
CD offset, oscillation |
| Method: |
Crowbar output relays |
| Sensitivity: |
20 mV continuous DC |
| Recovery: |
Approx. 10 seconds |
| Chassis Temperature: |
Internal 40 deg. Celsius @ 25 deg. room temp |
| Model 201 Balanced Output Module |
| Fully Balanced Operation: |
All DC coupled |
| Frequency Response: |
DC to 2.5 MHz +-0.10 dB
-3 dB at 15 MHz
Any level to 36 V RMS |
| Slew Rate: |
1000 V/us or greater |
| Rise Time: |
70 ns |
| Distortion: |
Less than .01% THD and IM |
| Crosstalk: |
Greater than 90 dB |
| Noise: |
105 dB A Weighted,
ref 100 mV @ 1 KHz |
| Output Voltage: |
1.6 VRMS, 100 V
peak to peak maximum |
| Output Current: |
1 Amp maximum per channel, balanced out |
| Gain Options: |
15 dB, 21 dB |
| Model 303 Balanced Input Module (optional) |
| Fully Balance Operation: |
All DC coupled |
| Frequency Response: |
DC to 10 MHz +-0.10 dB
-3 dB at 15 MHz |
| Slew Rate: |
500 V/us or greater |
| Distortion: |
Less than .01% THD and IM |
| Input Impedance: |
10K ohms |
| Gain: |
0, -10dB
attenuation continuaously variable |
| Power Supply Technical Data |
| Line Voltage: |
100 volts, 120 volts |
| AC Voltage Range: |
+-10% |
| Quiescent Consumption: |
80 Watts |
| Protection: |
Short circuit, over voltage, line transient protected |
| Operating Temperature: |
0 deg. to +50 deg. Celsius
32 deg. to +122 deg. Fahrenheit |
| AC Main Fuse: |
5 x 20mm 1A slo blo |
| DMC-30 Preamplifier Mechanical |
| Weight: |
26 lbs. (11.8 KG) |
| Dimensions: |
4 1/10″H x 19″W x 12 1/4″D (10.4 cm x 48.3cm x 31.1cm) |
SPECIFICATIONS
DMA-150 Stereo Power Amplifier (Note Spec not for “S2”)
Power Output:
(continuous)
Output Current:
Frequency Response:
Distortion:
Static:
-
Less than 0.015% from DC to 100 KHz, typically 0.009% @ 200 WRMS/8 ohms
Dynamic:
-
8 Tone Cluster Test 20 KHz @ 500 Hz separation; 0.01% 8 ohms; 0.015% 4 ohms
Speed:
Rise Time:
-
Less than 400 nanoseconds
Settling:
-
1.5 microseconds to -40dB
Slew Rate:
Noise:
Signal to Noise:
-
97dB unweighted, 107dB ASA A
Crosstalk:
Input:
Impedence:
-
100K ohms in parallel with 100 pf
Sensitivity:
Power Supply:
Line Voltage:
-
100 volts, 120 volts, 240 volts (factory set)
AC Voltage Range:
Maximum Consumption:
Quiescent Consumption:
Operating Temp:
-
0° to 50° Celsius range; 32° to 122° Farenheit
Protection Features:
DC Protection Servo:
Current Limit Onset:
Thermal Threshold:
-
Protects at 85° Celsius, 185° Farenheit
AC Main Fuses:
-
2 @ 2-1/2A 3 AG slo-blo, for 100 – 120 VAC
2 @ 1-1/4A 3AG slo-blo, for 220-240 VAC
Size and Weight:
Dimensions:
-
48.22cm (19″)W x 18.4cm (7 1/4″)H x 45.8cm (18″)D
Weight:
Age: 15 Years
Condition: 9/10
Voltage: 220/240/50Hz
Finish/Colour: Black/Silver
Packaging? Yes
Accessories? N/A
Item Location: In Stock
Status: X-Demo
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