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listener fatigue? go analogue.

I own B&W CDM 1NT speakers and often I want to sell them.
The first impression was good but after 20 minutes listening to them I didn't enjoy my music, I bought a phono-amp and started listen to some LP's, away was the hard sound,
now they sound smooth and warm and I can listen hours to
them. I own this speakers for three years, now I enjoy them. I don't say CD is bad but analogue is better, it's not as clinical or cold.
I will not sell my speakers.
willydelatter7b8b
sean
6,231 posts
 
Chris aka the Kid said a mouthful and was what i was getting at. Only difference is, Chris had more info to work with than what i did : )

Other than that, there is no mention of cabling being used for either interconnects, speaker cabling or power cords. For that matter, no mention of any type of room treatments or AC conditioning either. Hard to offer constructive suggestions with limited background on the situation. Sean
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willydelatter7b8b OP
13 posts
 
My speakers strongest points are at the same time their
weakest.
The speakers are detailled and analytical, so you can hear
everything including the weakness of your system, cd or lp.
I have also Linn kan 3 speakers, they're far from transparant as my B&W's, but with my rotel gear the sound is softer ( not so harsch ), but with lp's the Kans sound not as good.

bld63
109 posts
 
Seems like the concensus of this thread is either upgrade your CD player and/or replace wires or amplification to 'color' the sound or listen to your records.
bld63
109 posts
 
Hope the above response didn't come across as flippant, was not intended that way. But it seems to me that you just like analog better (I do). What I should have said was to spend your money on records. If you feel like upgrading equipment I would suggest a good subwoofer. I think adding something like a REL strata would really complete your speakers and 'fill out' the sound. Then upgrade your turntable.
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audioguy85
2,017 posts
 
The OP is stating fact...analog is the best and Least fatiguing medium. Digital will never sound like this....never. yes, I own cd's, however the LP is still king in this house.
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