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Offered is „DMA-80“ by Spectral Audio as second-hand device from the category „Transistor-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3009200089 ends on 05.11.2026 at 15:17 o'clock.
Good condition at €1,300 puts this a touch above the €1,200 median and just past the €1,250 75th percentile, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than unreasonable. It is not a bargain on price alone, but it is close enough to the core market that a clean, well-cared-for example can still make sense for the right buyer.
This is the kind of amp people buy for its grip, composure, and essentially “get out of the way” presentation rather than for flashy character. If the unit is cosmetically tidy, unmodified, and fully functional, the upside is owning a serious, high-end power amp without paying new-stock money; that matters more here than chasing a few euros lower.
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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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