Taming a Bright Phono Section


I recently aquired an Apt Holman pre-amp. This pre-amp has
really stood the test of time. The phono section is very transparent
albeit a tad bright. Now I'm not using any esoteric gear, just a
Philips GA-212, another piece to stand the test of time, and an
Ortofon OM cartridge. I've had a Creek OBH-8SE phono pre-amp
used with the same above and it was by no means bright. So it is
the phono section. Any suggestions on how I might be able to tame this brightness.
mosfetti

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Did you get the very comprehensive instruction booklet that explains how to adjust for best sound? If you need it, I can search for mine, and make a copy for you.
Never bright in my experience, with Shure, and Grado MM cartridges.
Is there any trouble with brightness listening to CD's through the linestage?
I have two non-bright, proper sounding units in storage, as I could not bear to part with a "classic" design, when I converted to tubes. Another is still being used by a family member.
The suggestions above seem to cover most possibilities.