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The weakest link?

Hello all
I just wanted some advice on my system. I have not been in this for long but I have the bug. What have now is a MSB Gold dac and a Proceed CDD transport adcom gfp-750 and a pass labs x-150 amp. with matrix interconnects. and a power company 400 with BMI eels cords. It sounds real good but something is missing I don't like the tube sound I was thinking of replacing my preamp with another one maybe a Krell KSL. What do all of you think? is this my weakest link in my set up. any advice would be great Thanks
harnellt
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Maybe the electric power is a dirty mess? I was looking for the tube gear also above. Guess there is none.
dredster
34 posts
 
Hi all, I would try 2 things; First, bypass the preamp using a passive volume control. If you like the change then look for a new preamp. If it sounds worse ,then start with replacing the interconnect between your transport and DAC. Try to barrow the passive volume control or even build a simple one . This should answer your question. In my setup the cable between my preamp and amp changes the sound like a tone control but the digital cable is my best guess as to where your problem is. I can not give you much advice on which digital cable will work best so try at least a few. Hope this helps.
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ivanj
35 posts
 
Dredster, FYI, when the 750 is in passive mode it essentially is just a switch and a volume control. I like your suggestion about the digital cable!However, he should still try balanced, IMHO, owning some of the same gear our correspondent does. Ilike sugar's suggestions too.
harnellt OP
48 posts
 
Hello All
Thanks for all the help. I tried the xlr cables first and WOW!!!! that did it I hear stuff I have never heard before
But I have to agree with Edle alittle to. Thanks again Mark
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