Jeez, I dunno what the problem is, Peter. I hate to say it, but perhaps your digital source is not a good match with the Berning. As you know, I tried to love the Cary 308. In the end, I thought it to be a good unit......for my bedroom setup. (Cary 308, Creek 5330, Dynaudio 1.1s)
I use an Audio Aero Cap MkI, zh-270 and Proac 2.5s. I rolled the tubes and absoluely LOVE my system. Still use Cardas Golden Ref interconnect (am looking at Silversmith) but replaced my CGR speaker cables with TG Audio HSRs.
I thought the 308 was very "shrilly." Maybe it's a bad match going direct to the Berning.
I use an Audio Aero Cap MkI, zh-270 and Proac 2.5s. I rolled the tubes and absoluely LOVE my system. Still use Cardas Golden Ref interconnect (am looking at Silversmith) but replaced my CGR speaker cables with TG Audio HSRs.
I thought the 308 was very "shrilly." Maybe it's a bad match going direct to the Berning.