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Someone help me Sound Too Thin ?????

Can anyone help me !!!
I have cd player - Cambridge A500se
amp - Audion Sterling ETSE (el34 penthod single ended in triode cercuit ,class a ,no negative feedback, 12 watts/channal, able to chage to
kt88 18watts/channal)
speakers - Triangle titus 202
interconnect - Mit terminator4
speaker cable - Audioquest crystal biwire(old model)
tube input - sovtek 6922
drive tube - GEor Svetlana 5687 or Amperex 7119
tube output - Svetlana el 34

I love the sound of this system except it is sound " so much too thin and light weight " for me.

At first, i thought my amp has too less watts but i already try with 45 watts rotel intergreted amp and the sound is even thinner.

I like" romantic sound, full body, laid back and warm
sound too thick and dark tone" is ok for me .
I listen to a lot of classic jazz and vocal jazz 80%
classical 20% , i want to have low frequency down to at least 50hz

What speakers is suite my system and my taste? (i can change amp if my amp cannot drive these speakers)

What amp is suite my system and my taste?

- If i change the speakers to PSB 4T,stratus bronze or JM Lab 715 or vandersteen 1c, 2b, is my system gonna have more body?

How is planar spekers sound? is it gonna suite my taste?

If i change the amp to NAD C-370, is it gonna work for me?

Thank u very much
Paul
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sean
6,231 posts
 
If i could have substituted my name for Trelja's on his post, i would have simply done that. He said it all. Sean
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lafish
151 posts
 
change your amp to something else. Audion no bass. If you want bass, try Sonic Frontier or CJ. EL34 models get a good tonal balance between bass, hi and mid.
s23chang
619 posts
 
Sovtek 6922 is always thin. I would try Amperex 6DJ8 instead of 6922s. Same goes for the EL34 tubes. You'll find Amperex EL34 more enjoyable. Speaker cable and interconnect does play some role here. Try few cables out there from dealer would help.
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I am going to offer another suggestion .. demo a good subwoofer (like a REL). My spica angelus based system sounded a bit thin and lacking in dynamics until I added the REL and now it sounds fabulous. The REL added depth and a sense of scale and power to the sound, and I'm left with the Spica's fabulous imaging. I was very skeptical of subs, thinking they are only for movies or rap, but I'm completely converted.
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dekay
5,435 posts
 
Boon:

With you current system you can try an RCA Black plate or a Sylvania Gold Brand 5687 (both offer a full sound with the GB Sylvania being more refined). I used and enjoyed both types (depending on my mood) with an Audion Silver Night Stereo 300B.

Given your goal, spend the money for a decent testing 1960's Mullard ecc88 or e88cc tube for the input position. Amperex will not have enough weight, considering your complaints with the setup, otherwise a vintage Amperex (white or orange label) would be a good choice - with softer/fuller sounding speakers.

The Svetlana EL34's are a good pick, IMO, considering your musical tastes.

I paired Reynaud Twins with the Silver Night for a year, or so, and it was a very good combo. Perhaps the latest (more efficient version) would be a decent match for the Sterling?

The amp is a good one and I feel that you will be happier (again with you musical tastes) building your system around it.
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