@auxinput "It is largely system dependent, but they all add a level of brightness and sterileness." Might the more appropriate adjectives be detail and openness?
An example of this is my SACD player's owner's manual. The manual that accompanies the Marantz SA-KI Ruby discusses the two output filters that the user may choose between using the substantial metal remote. The default Filter 1 is described as "Very precise soundstage and smooth tonal balance." Agreed. Filter 2 is described as "Neutral tonal balance - slightly brighter than “Filter1" No! Not Really.
Since the filters can be flipped on the fly you can readily analyze the differences between them. Filter 2 is NOT "brighter" than Filter 1, it is more "detailed and dynamic". I say that because the revealed detail is realized across the frequency spectrum, most especially the bass. More detailed pluck of the string on an acoustic guitar, more air and breath to a flute etc. The dynamic ebb and flow of music is more natural and satisfying with Filter 2. The music pulses and at times surprises with its jump. (in all fairness, a prime benefit of the "Ruby")
All of this is of course system dependent! That is my objection to your characterization of silver as "bright". In some systems, metal dome tweeters? perhaps. I hear more detail and dynamics here.
Thanks for weighing in.
An example of this is my SACD player's owner's manual. The manual that accompanies the Marantz SA-KI Ruby discusses the two output filters that the user may choose between using the substantial metal remote. The default Filter 1 is described as "Very precise soundstage and smooth tonal balance." Agreed. Filter 2 is described as "Neutral tonal balance - slightly brighter than “Filter1" No! Not Really.
Since the filters can be flipped on the fly you can readily analyze the differences between them. Filter 2 is NOT "brighter" than Filter 1, it is more "detailed and dynamic". I say that because the revealed detail is realized across the frequency spectrum, most especially the bass. More detailed pluck of the string on an acoustic guitar, more air and breath to a flute etc. The dynamic ebb and flow of music is more natural and satisfying with Filter 2. The music pulses and at times surprises with its jump. (in all fairness, a prime benefit of the "Ruby")
All of this is of course system dependent! That is my objection to your characterization of silver as "bright". In some systems, metal dome tweeters? perhaps. I hear more detail and dynamics here.
Thanks for weighing in.