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Hello Tube Amplification--Goodbye Subwoofer

I swapped out a very nice British integrated amplifier for a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP.  After one day, I retired the less-than-year-old subwoofer.  There's no need. 

I also had to experiment with port plugs. 

The grip over the woofers and power of bass is something I have experienced in shops but never like this at home.  Now, as I would drive my old SS integrated up the decibel ladder it had great bass.  I think, though, at lower level listening the tube amp provides warmth and authority. 

Goodbye musical subwoofer.  I loved and cared for you, but the new girl does all I need.  


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meerzistar
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Agreed x2 ^

A good subwoofer setup will always enhance what exists.

You might be jumping the gun a bit too soon, wait until the upgrade digests and then play with subs again.
meerzistar
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Upgrades can often have your system sounding "perfect", soon after you may realize there is more to be had. Or the upgrade actually wasnt as cracked up to be as you thought initially.

Its almost as though your hearing is manipulated or tricked somehow by the new sound and you later realize you were taking more of a sideways step or even a step back in some cases.

I have heard others touch on similar thoughts. Is there a term for this, or an good explanation as to why it happens?

I find it can take several hours of listening to become "in tune" with the system again. Thats what I meant by let the changes "digest" a little while before making any rash decisions :).
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