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Paradigm studio 80's to harsh, Parasound HCA-3500

I have Paradigm studio 80's v2 with a Parasound HCA-3500. I think this setup is too harsh and I am looking for ways to correct this problem.(possibly a different amp or if anyone knows of a preamp that would smooth out the highs.) Also, I am thinking about getting a Proceed HPA-2 and am wondering how it would match with the paradigms?
cadence151
hpims
129 posts
 
Ohhh, you have a deadly combination there! I had studio 100s and the HCA1000a. Sad to say, but you may want to consider getting rid or both your speakers and electronics.
(Now I have vintage McIntosh tube gear and Vandersteen 3a Signatures. Very nice. Fatigue free.)
eldarado
381 posts
 
Tubes with the aluminum tweeter in the Paradigms. I use to own a pair of 40's v2. Did not try the Proceed so, can't comment on that one.
mdhoover
695 posts
 
I had a similar problem with Paradigm Studio 100 V 3's. Ended up with different preamp (Odyssey Tempest Extreme instead of the older Rotel RC995), added a spectacular DAC (Dodson 217 Mark II D with 218-like upgrade), and new speakers that are phenomenal (Intuitive Design Summit PSL 624's). I posted a review on the speakers a couple days ago.
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