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Help. My system is shouting at me

Recently purchased a new Cambridge 740c cd player to add to
my Exposure 2010s integrated amp and Castle Richmond 3i's. After about 3 weeks of break in it is sounding good but vocals have an annoying quality. I am relatively ignorant when it comes to technical terms to describe sound qualities.The best way i can describe the problem is the highs sound like shouting instead of singing.The problem occurs even at moderate volume.Needless to say it's unpleasant to listen to. Could speaker wire be causing the problem. I am using Monster THX off the spool which is a combination of copper and silver. I have some good Ecosse wiring coming soon, but i am not sure if that's the problem.
The problem seems to have manifested recently with the break in of the cd player, which is ironic.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
blazen69
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knownothing
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Mrjstark says in another thread:

"I have been married for almost 11years - I think breaking- in is important period to be sure....but it is not true that it will always sound better afterwards. Most of the time, it is just the DENIAL. If it does not sound good in the first two or three days - it never will. Trade it !!!!"

Most of the time? Maybe. I say sometimes yes, sometimes no for break in making a difference. I have been to De Nile by the way and it is a nice place. At least you are consistent in your opinions. Wives like that to be sure - as long as it is the same opinion as theirs... LOL
mrjstark
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Listen, De Nile is a nice place - when are you going back?
Just be careful not to step on one of those poisoned mushrooms.
They do burn.
........Wife(s) of course
and pockets (naturally)

PS
Trip to De Nile was for pleasure or punishment ??? :)+<
Cheers
dcstep
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04-10-08: Mrjstark said:
"Well, yes but in Blazen69 case he did not have this problem with his older CDP. Yes, killing first reflections and some treatment behind speakers will definitely help but it won't change CDP characteristics."

Yes, but you can't evaluate a CDP or any other component with the speakers in the wrong position. Placement of the speakers has way more impact on perceived harshness and loudness than any other component, IME.

Dave
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abucktwoeighty
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What do I remember about de Nile? Bakshish!
mrjstark
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Yes, but if you set up your system in the "Turkish Bath" with microscopic precision then "Bakshish" you get no matter what. However, lowering the temperature to around 150 degrees will help the first timers get prepared for De Nile that they dreamed about.

In this case it's Cambrishish that is responsible for Bakishish.

Not even Freeshish VDshish will change the edginess.
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