ARC VS55, CJ PV10/ARC Sp-14, Naim 3.5, Vandy 1C


Looking for advice on what piece needs replacing. I am satisfied with everything but the highs. ARC has a house sound and I have read in other threads about the highs being, grainy and too bright.

The CJ PV-10 is less detailed and the highs are more grainy especially with female vocals.

All the tubes are near new. I feel the CD player contributes to the lack of smoothness in the highs. Could someone suggest a CD/Blu-Ray DVD player?

Speaker cables are Linn and have tried several different interconnects.

Rather not buy any more cables.

Thanks to all.
mendota9811

Showing 2 responses by rrog

Leave the SP-14 on and give it three days before evaluating. I would leave the Naim on 24/7 too.
"I agree with Pops. The highs on the PV10 are anything but grainy and the culprit lies elsewhere."

Unless there is something wrong with it.