Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh

Noticing vocals are sounding harsh and grainy on the Maggie's on both lps and CD's, music sounds great. Using a parasound 2.1 integrated.
Currently have resistors installed on speakers but same harshness on vocals without.

johnto03-20-2018 12:52pm

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johnto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,035 posts 03-20-2018 at 05:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't have the resources to switch out pieces, I may try to borrow a friends amp. Prior to the 3.7i I had 1.7i and 1.7 which sounded smooth. The 3.7i brings more of everything but the harshness in the vocals are aggravating.
bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,966 posts 03-20-2018 at 06:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is the harshness present no matter the volume (SPL)?
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,484 posts 03-20-2018 at 06:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would suspect it's either the Halo integrated or cables. I always thought the Halo was bright when I had it in my system.
philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 03-20-2018 at 07:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I really like my Halo 2.1 with MG12 speakers. It has mellowed out their aggressive nature. I play it medium volume at most as I live in an apartment. fwiw also the guy who sold me the Halo said it's sound changes a lot when using different speaker cables. (I use AQ Type 4)
limniscate Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 03-20-2018 at 09:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you using stock jumpers? Your amp probably isn't powerful enough either.

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