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I don't like the sound of my system. Help please.

Thanks to all in advance for all the help.

ARC SP-14, ARC 150.2, Naim CD 3.5, also a Conrad Johnson PV-10, Vandersteen 2c Sig Mk II, REL Strata III

The sound is thin and voices sound strained. No depth or warmth.

I like to spend about $1200 give or take on any new components.

Suggestions?
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rrog
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For starters your ARC gear should be left on all the time for best sound. It can sound hard and thin until fully warmed up which can take up to 3 days for ARC solid state and hybrid preamps.

I have found ARC and Vandersteen to be a good match. However, my experience is not with the latest Vandersteens.

You should be able to warm up the sound by adjusting the REL.

Call John at the Audio Connection.
rrog
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"Listen to what Stereo5 is saying, he is giving you solid advice here."

I don't recall Stereo5 mentioning Audio Research or a REL subwoofer. How can it be solid advice?

Monytx, I have never heard Audio Research sound sterile and I have owned a lot of it.
Some of the best sounds I ever had, regardless of price, was with Audio Research and Vandersteen speakers.
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