Why does Spectral have such a cult following

The way they handle the promotion of their products is unique. They don't seem to seek out reviews. Not only that, they seem to give some reviewers a hard time.

Everything has to be special. Must use their preamp with the amp, and only MIT cables.

Special terms, 2C3D.

Paired with only very expensive, "special" speakers, Wilson, Avalon.

Simply put, they create this pain in the a**, ultra high end, we know best image, and some people respond to it. Its like a cult. Just to be fair, I have heard their equipment many times, and while not for me, I thought it was OK. I'm not trying to suggest they don't make good products, just why they have a cult like following.

Roxy54 and Zd542,
You said it well, we all have our taste. I don't like the sound of their
components but I understand that others could find it ideal. For certain
there are those who wouldn't like what thoroughly satisfies me. A horse for
a course.

What they do well, they do very well: fast and clean.
Not my cup of tea.

Not a fan either, always left me cold. Dealers who have the line push them first over all other equipment. A big yawn for me...

One of the best sounding systems I've heard was spectral and Wilson at a show. The sound was so crisp and you would almost hear the imaging and soundstage as you walked though the door. I hated the music they were playing but on more than a few occasions I would kill to be transported to that system to hear some of my favorite music.