"Mapman - what made you recommend the DNM reson ic's? I've been reading about them and of course, mixed reviews. "
"And right now I would like a little less bass, maybe a little more detail and I always want more sweetness in the midrange (but without the expense of anything else at this point) and soundstage."
DNM is one of my preferred ICs that I use a lot, so I can recommend them.
The design is quite minimalist and unique, which has some advantages that I think could play well in your case as described.
They are very balanced top to bottom, quite detailed. SOundstage is also quite good accordingly.
Bass is just right on my system with those. Towards teh leaner side of things but articulate and muscular. Getting the bass right help expose details that can be masked otherwise.
They are also uniquely coherent top to bottom, meaning that the parts of the music come together in very natural and fulfilling manner.
One way that all this plays together well is I am able to understand vocals in most recordings better with these than any others I use. There is usually no mistaking the ability to understand what the human voice is saying or not in a recording. Plus being able to greatly increases the pleasure of listening IMHO. When voices come through loud and clear, that's a very good omen for all the rest, which can be harder to judge accurately.
Plus they are not expensive and can be had for not much, especially used.
"And right now I would like a little less bass, maybe a little more detail and I always want more sweetness in the midrange (but without the expense of anything else at this point) and soundstage."
DNM is one of my preferred ICs that I use a lot, so I can recommend them.
The design is quite minimalist and unique, which has some advantages that I think could play well in your case as described.
They are very balanced top to bottom, quite detailed. SOundstage is also quite good accordingly.
Bass is just right on my system with those. Towards teh leaner side of things but articulate and muscular. Getting the bass right help expose details that can be masked otherwise.
They are also uniquely coherent top to bottom, meaning that the parts of the music come together in very natural and fulfilling manner.
One way that all this plays together well is I am able to understand vocals in most recordings better with these than any others I use. There is usually no mistaking the ability to understand what the human voice is saying or not in a recording. Plus being able to greatly increases the pleasure of listening IMHO. When voices come through loud and clear, that's a very good omen for all the rest, which can be harder to judge accurately.
Plus they are not expensive and can be had for not much, especially used.