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Angeboten wird „DMA-250 S3“ von Spectral Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9644249571 endet am 24.08.2026 um 15:56 Uhr.
At €6,500, this used Spectral DMA-250 S3 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €7,465 and nearly €2,000 under the median of €8,479 from recent comparable listings. New, this reference amplifier costs €18,900, making the asking price roughly 34% of current retail and an exceptional entry into Spectral’s top-tier current-design power.
The DMA-250 S3 is revered for its radical speed, delivering under 400ns rise time and 60A peak current per channel to control any speaker with effortless authority. It achieves static distortion below 0.005% and a frequency response extending to 1.8MHz, outperforming conventional solid-state and tube designs in both clarity and dynamic impact. At this price in good condition, it represents a rare buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reference-level performance without the new-unit cost.
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Spectral Audio, an American high-end audio brand, traces its origins to 1975 when Richard Fryer founded the company in pursuit of unparalleled musical realism. Initially sparked by Fryer's collaboration with partner Damian Martin to create a reference amplifier for Sound Advice in 1976, the venture evolved into Spectral Incorporated with the launch of the landmark MS-One amplifier in 1977 or 1978. Fryer enlisted the expertise of Dr. Keith O. Johnson, a legendary recording engineer and circuit designer renowned for innovations in analog and digital audio, including early advancements in cassette duplication.
The brand focuses on premium electronics, particularly power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and digital source components like state-of-the-art DACs, designed to integrate seamlessly as a unified system. Spectral eschews mass production, building limited quantities of each product to push performance boundaries without regard for cost constraints, treating development like an independent research lab rather than a conventional business.
Spectral holds a niche boutique position in the high-end market, revered by discerning audiophiles for its timeless engineering and refusal to chase trends, reviews, or aggressive marketing. Operating almost as a well-kept secret for over four decades, it prioritizes sonic purity and system synergy, appealing to serious listeners who value substance over hype.
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