Klipsch is the problem.
the searing, molar pain inducing highs of your speakers is your issue.
Get a warmer speaker, problem solved.
You need new speakers.
Are cornwalls great, sure,for those who like the Klipsch sound.
Audition speakers BEFORE you discard the Pass amp & preamp.
You would be better with a soft dome tweeter. search , search, read, audition a lot of speakers.
Your gear is amazing, and you belittling the preamp seems premature, audition speakers if you can.
the searing, molar pain inducing highs of your speakers is your issue.
Get a warmer speaker, problem solved.
You need new speakers.
Are cornwalls great, sure,for those who like the Klipsch sound.
Audition speakers BEFORE you discard the Pass amp & preamp.
You would be better with a soft dome tweeter. search , search, read, audition a lot of speakers.
Your gear is amazing, and you belittling the preamp seems premature, audition speakers if you can.