Kubla. Which set of outputs are you using from the Counterpoint 11?
In spite of what you may have been told, the buffered outputs sound much worse. Even in very long runs (up to 40 feet) with those amps.
Use the direct out, I will try to remember which set of input jacks are the best sounding ones. They are all routed differently and one was clearly better.
Have you replaced the outboard jumpers with high quality wire and better connectors? Or if you're handy, solder across them internally with a piece of OFC copper wire.
If you have not replaced the output tubes with NOS 5692 tubes, you should. The Russian tubes typically found in these have terrible high frequencies.
Also, this uses a 6080 regulator. If it gets weak it severely damages the sound, long before it fails. NOS Mil grade may be purchased for about $10.00. If yours has not been replaced, I would do so.
You did not mention isolation. That particular preamp really responds well to Mod Squad Soft Shoes and Vibrapods.
You are welcome to call me if you need help.
In spite of what you may have been told, the buffered outputs sound much worse. Even in very long runs (up to 40 feet) with those amps.
Use the direct out, I will try to remember which set of input jacks are the best sounding ones. They are all routed differently and one was clearly better.
Have you replaced the outboard jumpers with high quality wire and better connectors? Or if you're handy, solder across them internally with a piece of OFC copper wire.
If you have not replaced the output tubes with NOS 5692 tubes, you should. The Russian tubes typically found in these have terrible high frequencies.
Also, this uses a 6080 regulator. If it gets weak it severely damages the sound, long before it fails. NOS Mil grade may be purchased for about $10.00. If yours has not been replaced, I would do so.
You did not mention isolation. That particular preamp really responds well to Mod Squad Soft Shoes and Vibrapods.
You are welcome to call me if you need help.