I would replace the source of the problem. And that is **Pioneer dv 414! No offence?! But, yor speakers are too good for the rest of you "gear"! And they(NHT 2.5i) will exploit, the weakness in your system, which you, obviously, can hear. My suggestion is, instead of putting "the band-aid" on the wound, cure the "illness"! For the long term satisfaction, look around for good CD,(abundance of those, for reasonable amount) or DVD player (if you are heavily into movies)and you will see the difference! ** friend of mine have dv414, and is plagued by same problem. However he's got Denon A/V integrated amp, and Monitor Audio gold 3ce, very "sweet" "liquid" gold dome tweeter! Regards!
Need a good inexpensive stereo pre!
Ive just listened to a myriad of cds from my Pioneer DV414 (it uses 24bit/96khz dacs) and the sound is very good except for alot of brightness in the higher frequencies. I'm using Transparent Link 100 rcas between the dv414 and Chase RLC-1 pre ($59!!), and the pre and an Acurus A200 stereo amp. A double run of DH Labs T-14 speakers cables connect the amp to NHT 2.5is. I dont know if the brightness is coming from the dvd player, pre, amp, speakers or a combo of components. Anyone with ideas about other stereo pres passive or active? What about the Creek OBH-12? Thanks in advance! Ricky rch_cah@hotmail.com