Goodwin's High End

Spectral Preamps

Goodwin's High End is the oldest and most experienced Spectral dealer in the US. We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of our long association with Spectral and Spectral has become our #1 selling line here in the store. When you hear the sonic purity and sheer naturalness of the current generation of Spectral componentry you will immediately understand why so many people end up choosing to base their system around their components.

Spectral DMC-12 Stereo Preamplifier

(Discontinued)

SPECIFICATIONS

 

DMC-12 Preamplifier
Front Panel Controls
•Input Selector switch
•Balance Control switch
•Output Attenuation control
•Mute switch
•Stereo/Mono switch
•Stereo/Reverse switch
•Tape Monitor switch
•Protection Circuit LED indicator
 

Internal Controls
•Input Trim 10 dB range for aux 1/phono, aux 2, disc, tuner, tape
•Phono Input Impedance selector (opt.)
•Phono Section Gain selector (opt.)
•High Level Gain selector
 

Rear Panel Connectors
•Signal Ground post (gold)
•4 RCA Input connector sets (gold)
•2 RCA Output connectors (gold)
•Tape Input and Output RCA connector sets (gold)
•DC Power Hi-Rel input connector
 

DMS-12 Power Supply
Front Panel
•Illuminated Power indicator
 

Rear Panel
•AC Line connector
•DC Power Output connector
•AC Line fuse
•AC Power switch
 

DMC-12 Preamplifier Technical Data
Input Compliment:

    5 Inputs - aux 1, aux 2, disc, tuner, tape, (phono) optional
     
Output Compliment:
    2 outputs - main, tape
     

Control Compliment
Output Attenuation:

    32 step conductive plastic custom pot, modified log taper
     
Output Balance:
    Continuous action conductive plastic custom pot with center position
     
Mute switch:
    0, -20 dB attenuation
     
Input Level Switches:
    0 to -10 dB attenuation all inputs
     
Output Level Switches:
    30 dB, 36 dB gain
     
Mode Switches:
    Stereo/mono, Stereo/reverse, Tape Monitor
     
Input Selections:
    4 plus tape monitor
     

Recording Amplifiers
Input Impedance:

    11K ohms
     
Output Inpedance:
    2K ohms
     

 

DMC-12 Mechanical
Weight:

    12 lbs (5 1/2 KG)
     
Dimensions:
    2 1/2" (6.35cm)H x 19" (48.26cm)W x 12 1/2" (31.75cm)D
     

 

DMS-12 Mechanical
Weight:

    7 lbs (3 1/4 KG)
     
Dimensions:
    2 1/2" (6.35cm)H x 6" (15.25cm)W x 10 1/2" (26.65cm)D
     

 

High Level Output Section
Frequency Response:

    DC to 3 MHz, -3 dB DC to 12.5 MHz, -1.0 dB
     
Slew Rate:
    1200 V/us or greater
     
Rise Time:
    65 nanoseconds
     
Distortion:
    Less than 0.02% THD and IM
     
Crosstalk Rejection:
    Greater than 90 dB
     
Noise:
    105 dB A Weighted, ref 100 mV @ 1 KHz
     
Output Voltage:
    5.8 VRMS, 16.4V P-P
     
Output Current:
    140 mA per channel
     
Gain:
    30 or 36 dB (selectable)
     

 

Model 120 Phono Section (optional)
Gain:

    Continuously variable 20 - 40 dB
     
Phono Equalization:
    0.25 dB, 20 Hz thru 20 KHz
     
Distortion:
    Less than 0.01% THD and IM
     
Noise:
    95 dB A Weighted, ref 100 mV @ 1 KHz
     
Input Impedance:
    Selectable 10, 30, 100, 800, 47K
     
Load Capacitance:
    optional
     

 

 
All information and specifications provided herein are subject to change owing to the evolutionary nature of Spectral designs and technology. All Spectral products are covered by a three-year limited warranty for parts and labor. Please see warranty for complete details of coverage.
 
   
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