RV, I think you are right and spenav 1++ Distortion like this is usually mechanical and the obvious culprit would be the driver that handles the midrange. It would only be in one speaker and just listening to each driver close up should be able to locate it. I assume you only use CDs so forget about miss tracking. I have seen cable connections do funny things, bad plugs or bad solder joints. First is to detect what channel has the problem as it is unlikely that both are doing exactly the same thing. If by chance both channels are involved the only common denominator would be the power supply of one of you electronic devices. If an amplification stage is not getting enough power it will clip early and there is a lot of energy at 1000 Hz but I think you would notice the distortion in loud passages and transients. Good Luck!
Need help in trying to trace cause of distortion
I’m trying to track down the cause of distortion which occurs in the range of about two octaves above middle C (around 1000 hz-1500 hz). I hear it it the flute most distinctly but it must also be there in other instruments in that range. I’d like to determine which component is the culprit.
The equipment is fairly new except for a vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp recently examined and Teflon recapped by the manufacturer. I suspect it is in the GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers.
The amplifier is a Benchmark AHB2. I don’t think the other components would cause this phenomenon, so I won’t list them unless requested. It occurs no matter what source is playing.
Otherwise the system sounds fine. Does anyone have any suspicion as to what component is causing this so I can take it for repair?
The equipment is fairly new except for a vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp recently examined and Teflon recapped by the manufacturer. I suspect it is in the GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers.
The amplifier is a Benchmark AHB2. I don’t think the other components would cause this phenomenon, so I won’t list them unless requested. It occurs no matter what source is playing.
Otherwise the system sounds fine. Does anyone have any suspicion as to what component is causing this so I can take it for repair?