I would genuinely like you to clear those misconceptions!There does seem to be a misconception of what is expected of ATC through this feed, also the view of the active amps within them.
If you fancy trying to make some in room measurements I’d gladly lend you calibrated microphone, you can install REW then post the measurements on here , many good guys around to help with - PM me if interested . Another option is install REW and try room simulator to give you some ideas about where to startCould you describe your room and the loudspeaker position which worked?
as it happened same speakers sounded quite bright and shouty in my new room, I added some room treatment to first reflections but still unlistenable at times so I bought another set of speakers
I don’t sign up to cable magic , I’d even say I am anti-cable but I have in use Cardas top range ICs and used VandenHul Revelation speaker cables at the time , many regards them as not bright so short answer is NOThose kind of problems like brightness are really quite basic (i.e manageable with couple of cables swap, sometimes even not touching a system - somewhere in the power supply chain of a router for example). Ultimate realism, liveliness, magic are a different story though.
Brightness was perceived in both vinyl and digital replay btw , Cadenza Black cartridge I use atm is quite smooth when compared to the likes of Koetsu Black , Zyx Ultimate or Cadenza Bronze I have owned recentlysomewhere in the power supply chain of a router for example
Before you say about amplifier route, I’ve had SS mosfet AB and tube one in use at the same time , no discernible difference betweenThose kind of problems like brightness are really quite basic (i.e manageable with couple of cables swap, sometimes even not touching a system - somewhere in the power supply chain of a router for example). Ultimate realism, liveliness, magic are a different story though.
My room is almost 8m x 5m, 4m high to a peak. (Pics on another forum) firing across, but sat one side of the central chimney breast.
Brightness was perceived in both vinyl and digital replay btw
Care to elaborate , we have moved to another flat in the same building I doubt electricity supply is different as it comes from the same transformer which was outside of the window of my old placeSure as ‘brightness’ is a power supply problem not anything else typically.
Before you say about amplifier route
Seriously? I suppose it could be a power supply problem but how much difference would that make in practice? Much more likely, ime, to be down to an upturned frequency response as was, and maybe still is, heard in some B&W speakers and/or too lively a room. I personally think it makes sense to look at the factors that can make a big difference before turning to those that might, depending on opinion, make a small one.Sure as ‘brightness’ is a power supply problem not anything else typically.
Yes , I agree to some extent but carefully matching speakers to the room, positioning, room treatment in my case have had greater effect than anything else I've tried , another subject would be coupling vs decoupling speakers form the floor which I have also tried- spikes on granite bases, Gaia feet, Townshend bars .I mean it’s not prohibited to play with speakers for sure. I do it all the time also and usually living with more than one pair. My message is that almost all speakers are good enough)
but how much difference would that make in practice?
Try a Kemp SNS plug or a plug in filter from Fidelity Audio and you will get a reduction in noise on the mains that brings less brightness to the audio and improves system performance.Care to elaborate , we have moved to another flat in the same building I doubt electricity supply is different as it comes from the same transformer which was outside of the window of my old place
heard in some B&W speakers and/or too lively a room.
You haven't read my previous post have you?Try a Kemp SNS plug or a plug in filter from Fidelity Audio and you will get a reduction in noise on the mains that brings less brightness to the audio and improves system performance.