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Upper midrange glare prominence --

I am not sure this is a cabling issue. I have an Arcam Alpha 8R integrated which is warm, Paradigm Studio Reference 20 v.2 monitors and a Denon DCM370 (Burr-Brown). I have been spending a lot of time auditioning cables to counter the metal tweeters in the Paradigms--both speaker cable and interconnects. I have become aware of another problem--no matter what cables I listen to--it seems like voice and guitar are whacking me on the head as I listen. Too prominent. What are counter-measures for upper midrange problems like this?
salby6
viggen
838 posts
 
My system used to have the same thing. I partially solved it by upgrading powercords from stock to aftermarket ones. I permanately solved it when I moved into a new place. I believe lots of new fabricated housing, you know the ones in california where every house in the neighborhood looks the same, are not acoustically sound.
cwlondon
1,210 posts
 
Throw away any digital components and you'll be fine.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
You can experience Totem Beak on top of your speakers. Many dealers would offer you this product to try for 30 days and will refund your money if you won't find it usefull.
I was able to setup midrange the way I like to hear it most and can't now imagine my speakers with no beak.

Cwlondon suggestion hits the apple since midrange fatigue problem is present in many digital with no exception to high definition digital components. Spending money for digital can only become frustrating and useless.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
I believe it's your source. If you were to use the CDP as a transport and get a Perpetual Technologies P-3A DAC modified by Dan Wright and a good digital cable, this would add a lot of sweetness to the midrange and achieve better detal overall, not to mention better bass impact. I believe Dan sells them modified - SignatureII mods. I have one and It's superb - no glare.
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