Christian Schneider has been “on the search for the perfect sound for almost four years and has now arrived.” He purchased the SPL Director Mk2 – preamplifier with DAC – in combination with the SPL Performer s900 stereo power amplifier and sent us this great feedback. Enjoy reading!
A masterpiece of sonic art
SPL Director Mk2 and Performer s900 after warm-up time
After months of running in, during which each component was able to develop its musical soul, the interaction between the SPL Director Mk2 and the Performer s900 unfolds a listening experience that can hardly be put into words. This combination not only stands out for its technical excellence, but also manages to transport the listener to an emotional level that is deeper and more intense than what many high-end systems are able to offer. The SPL components allow music to shine with a purity and presence that is simply touching.
VOLTAiR – The power and calmness of the 120V technology
An essential component of this magical musicality is the SPL VOLTAiR technology. With an operating voltage of an impressive 120 volts, SPL sets itself apart from classic amplifier circuits. This 120V technology enables incredible dynamics and ensures that the system can perform effortlessly and with complete control at any volume. VOLTAiR allows the music to breathe – it is this calm, confident power that gives the sound that incomparable relaxation that captivates the listener. You feel as if you have finally found the perfect musical companion after a long search.
The beauty of it is that this outstanding performance can be achieved without spending a fortune. With this system, SPL has managed to establish a class that delivers absolute high-end experiences without entering unaffordable price regions. You get the sound and musicality that otherwise only systems in completely different price ranges are capable of. VOLTAiR is the bridge between technical excellence and emotional fulfillment – and it makes the music so relaxed, so free of harshness, that you are literally drawn into it.
A sound stage like a dream – width, depth and presence in perfect harmony
With the first tone, a sound stage unfolds that breaks the boundaries of the room and locates the listener in the middle of the musical performance. The spatial location of voices and instruments is so precise that it seems almost surreal – as if every single note is floating in its perfect place. The VOLTAiR technology makes a significant contribution here by reproducing even the smallest details dynamically and cleanly, regardless of whether soft tones or powerful climaxes dominate. It’s as if you could actually feel the singers and instrumentalists in the room in front of you – an almost touchable presence that draws the listener into the sound stage like an invisible connection.
This precision in reproduction is maintained even with complex arrangements. The combination of Director Mk2 and Performer s900 creates an experience as if you were sitting in the front row at an intimate concert. The twang of the guitar strings, the gentle breathing of the singer, the room-filling vibration of a deep bass – all this comes alive and can be felt thanks to the VOLTAiR technology. This sound stage, this presence, turns the music into an up-close experience.
Relaxed dynamics and well balanced – unlimited sound
With VOLTAiR technology, the SPL setup manages the art of creating a tonal balance that preserves the musical essence at any volume. The high operating voltage ensures that the system never becomes tiring, even at high levels. There is no harshness, no “too loud” or “too quiet” – the Director Mk2 and the Performer s900 perform so relaxed and effortlessly in every situation that it seems as if the music could flow forever without tiring the ear. Even after hours of listening, the sound remains pleasant and unobtrusive, a quality that is simply impressive in this price range.
The musicality of this SPL combination invites you to immerse yourself further and further into the depths of the tracks. As a listener, you feel like you are in a sound bath full of warmth, precision and energy. The VOLTAiR technology makes this calm brilliance possible – it ensures that the music is so smooth and powerful at the same time that you are completely immersed in it.
Flawless precision: the finest details with unparalleled accuracy
When the warm-up process is fully developed, the SPL combination reveals itself in its most impressive form. Thanks to VOLTAiR technology, the system presents the finest details so clearly and precisely that they stand out from the overall sound image like small works of art. Every timbre, every nuance is reproduced with such vividness and presence that every instrument, every voice can be effortlessly perceived in its very own characteristic.
Conclusion: The perfect symbiosis – SPL Director Mk2 and Performer s900
With the combination of SPL Director Mk2 and Performer s900, SPL has created a system that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of technology and sound. The VOLTAiR technology with its 120V circuitry gives the music a natural lightness and a powerful sovereignty that makes listening a pure pleasure. You don’t have to invest huge sums of money to experience a sound quality that can rightly be described as high-end.
This SPL combination is not just a hi-fi system, but a fulfillment for every music lover who is looking for both technical precision and emotional depth. The synergy effect of the preamplifier and power amplifier, both from SPL, is clearly noticeable. Both are excellent on their own, but together they create the overall sound we are all looking for.
Best regards, Christian
