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How do I warm up my system?

I have a Sony 555ES, deHavilland tube preamp, Nuforce amps and SP technologies speakers. System very detailed but highs are bright and harsh.

Considering DAC and or equalizer.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
hburns
porziob
316 posts
 
Turn it on & let it play. I hate trick questions.
mdhoover
695 posts
 
"it's interesting. nobody has endorsed an equalizer. why ?"
-Mrtennis
In my case an equalizer constricted the soundstage, even when in the bypass mode. I had it modified such that the bypass mode now emulates a hard wire connection, and the soundstage degradation is no longer audible for me--IF the equalizer is in the bypass mode. I'm told (by Duane, a dealer friend of mine) that the only equalizer that didn't degrade the sound was the Cello by Levinson, but it was priced at 14,000 dollars.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
your electronics may be spectrally unbalanced and unforgiving of poorly recorded source material.

i ahd the dehavilland in my system and sent it back. i did not perceive a tube like sound.

the nuforce is solid state and also not very kind in the treble range.

you could try anti resonant devices under components designed to "soften", such as furniture foam, sorbothane, sound fusion sound boosters.

you could try changing ac c9ords for your amp and pre. you could try line conditioners and other filter devices.

but, unfortunately, short of changing your electronics (i'm not familiar with your speaker), only an equalizer will create the results you desire. try 'em you may like one of them.
mpmoody
6 posts
 
Use the Irrational, But Efficacious disk from Ayre Accoustics. You will be pleasanatly impressed.
audiofowl
7 posts
 
add a Class A amplifier, sure to delight, warm up your room, add ambiance, air, etc. As we ALL know anything BUT pure Class A is $hite!
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