Phono to pre cable swap


I replaced Nordost Valhalla 1 with Nordost Odin 1; phono stage to preamp.  With the Odin,  the sound is fuller and more lifelike.   Problem is, featured instruments sound muffled and distant compared to the rest of the melody.  What happened??

Phono - Boulder 2008
Pre - Boulder 2010
Cartridge - Ortofon Anna
Tonearm - Durand Talea

Thanks in advance, 
Jose
jg2077

Showing 1 response by jperry

That is odd. I just replaced a Tyr 2 (preamp to amp) IC with Odin 1. More open and blacker background. Like most changes as you move up the Nordost line it removed a layer of noise.

If the Odin 1 have not been used for a while you should see if your dealer can burn them in on his Vidar for you.