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What is this........midrange bloom??

I started back into high end audio about a year ago. Was able to get my system up in running initialy....after hours of breakin the new tubes(300B's) came up in my VAc70/70....Wow....I could sit on my sofa about ten feet a way...played the EMC Trio Medievel folk song CD and the energy engulfed my head....like a rush or ?. To make a long story short I purchased Vac 140's and switched my old NBS master speaker cable to longer Master IV's. To complicate thinks I have upgraded everything else....I do not have that wrap around your head thing anymore....this was a moderate high levels.

I recently tried a different digital cable fron my transport to dac and got a good hint of this sound quality....so I am know using a NBS statement IC from pre to amp.....After all the changes I still think the endorfin like rush was attributed too my old master speaker cables.

Is this quality....Bloom ?? desirable or is it over the top and actually a fault....My brother really liked the sound and now buggs me to find a way to reproduce it again.
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ngjockey
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My own definition of bloom. since I have seen another, is similar to having a forward soundstage but particularly with transients. The sound comes out at you. "Aggressive" is a synonym but also implies bass transients. It's fun but annoying after a while.
sounds_real_audio
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Jafox

That is perfect.

You will not win any cheesecake from me however.
sounds_real_audio
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Wavetrader

Wow I was just looking at your system. I think you need larger speakers in that room to breath out a little bloom.

Just kidding here. I would go with smaller speakers, even a nice monitor speaker. To get that sound staging you like you will need to get them out from the back wall a little and toe them in will you.
wavetrader OP
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Hi sounds real.....beleive me the speakers are just fine...Martha Argerich is playing Ondine right now (at my place)....that bloom....I talked about has been watered down a little. I actually like it that way.....I guess my Bro is a bloom freak though.

Jafox....In my system the high freq are wonderful....I have'nt any complaints about the NBS upper grade cables...beautifuly balanced...but that's me....mileage may vary. One thing about NBS they have a big following in Asia...especially the Statement line...so who knows.
wavetrader OP
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Oh about the NBS lack of dynamics??? Try the Nielsen recording "Alladin"....first time I played I didn't know whether I should just sit or run for my life.....My Vacs are known for their excellent dynamics and high end....but my SS Accuphase C200 preamp really creates a beautiful synergy.....I have yet to hear a tube pre that makes me want to change....
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