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Will a new Preamp sovle my Problem?

Dear forum,
Need Help finding a preamp Tube or Solid State
that might clear up my System sounding too "Bright".

I have a set of revel preforma 30's.
Harmonic Technologhy pro 9 external Biwire
Opera Audio Conosance ref. 2.2 cd player
Parasound Halo C-21 Amplifier 250x2 balanced and rca input.

I currently have a Krell pav 280p preamp running balanced and the detail and imagining is great but the top end is too bright.

I am using entry level harmonic technology cables truth
link balanced cables.

P.S audio power cables on all components.

After repositioning my speakers I did get more bass. I can upgrade interconnect cables later. But I need to know if I replace the preamp with a new one, will it help? I have the Krell on aproval and do not think it will work out. I had a couple of fellow audiophiles visit me and they agreed also that my current chioce of preamp might be wrong.

There are hundreds of chioces and I need some feedback from my fellow audiogoners.

Question is: What preamp would help me come closer to
my goal of decreasing the system's Brightness.

I have a trebile switch on back of speakers and have decreased to the max of 2db . Helps alittle but still too bright.

I do not mind tube rolling if need be.

My budget 1,200.00 but could go a little higher
128x128sansui80
eweedhome
227 posts
 
Agree with Mechans. The room may contribute, but you've got some equipment that, in my experience, is just bright, namely Revel and Krell (and maybe some of the other gear as well). I've had to deal with WAF issues as far as rooms go, and did what I could, but found substantial differences in equipment, especially speakers. There are several good threads on this subject, some of which you can find probably via threads in which I've commented--and I'm not recommending my comments per se, they were just good threads with a lot of good commentary by some sharp audiophiles.
sdrenslow
65 posts
 
I lived with the Revel Performa F30s for 3 years. While I would not describe them as smooth and laid back, they are certainly not forward sounding or bright, either. I can't help but think that a room as large as yours with vaulted ceilings is an echo chamber with significant reflections resulting in your bright sound. Have you tried nearfield listening? Make sure the speakers are well away from the sidewalls. Last, in my experience, Krell can be bright/forward sounding. I am not familiar with the rest of your components.

Scott
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sansui80 OP
10 posts
 
I have cured my problem. I bought a Opera Audio Cyber 222
preamp and it was the missing link. I look forward to tube rolling. It brought the bass up and mids and treble together. Bass is great just what I wanted a low levels as well as high levels. My system is almost complete.

Thanks to all who had comments.

Ben
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