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Input requested

After a fair amount of work, I'm close to saying my system is complete for the goals I set. Honestly, I thought I would be done at this point, but have found that my sound seems to break up with louder passages, and I am inclined to say my speakers are the culprit. My system is as follows:

Source: Linn Ikemi
Preamp: AES DJH (6SN7 tubes and tube rectification)
Power Amp: Forte 4a
Speakers: N805

Cables
Source to preamp: RSA Poeima!
Preamp to power: VH Pulsar
Power to speakers: Goertz MI2 biwire

The system is very pleasing with lite passages, and quite honestly, I require nothing more. However, in larger orchestral movements and some rock, the sound breaks up. And while the Ikemi is a valid link to focus on, I honestly think I have accomidated it's problems with external vibrations. Thus, I am looking at my speakers and scrubbing my experience against some of the criticisms of the N805.

If this is a valid link to focus on, then I need to build a consideration set for new monitors. Currently, I am looking at the highly acclaimed Merlin TSM and the Focus 688. Problem with both those is that there are no local dealers!

So I'd like to know if there are any other 'gonners out there who have wrestled with my issue or offer an opinion of where to direct my attention.

As always, thanks in advance.
mprime

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bobbyapalkovic
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zobels and rc networks are clearly audible. better parts result in better sound. and oh my goodness when you cryo them.
second, lee hasn't said so yet but he was experiencing a tank circuit and that was the source of his hf resonance. the use of 2 filters in a circuit results in a hf resonating circuit or tank circuit. make sure that your amp is not terminated with a zobel when you are using an external one or the same thing will happen to you. phone the amp manufacturer to be sure.
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