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Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
@Csontos: Thanks for the explanation. I think I get the high level gist although I'll have to research more about the 3 attributes: fast, flat, linear. Not sure what the standard metrics are for these attributes, what range of values is considered... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi all,If anyone is still reading this, I was wondering if I might ask one closing question.I've been reading up on jitter (who knew moving to digital wasn't going to be perfect?). I don't have a detailed understanding but I do have some questions... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
@Csontos: Thanks for the suggestion. I want to make sure I understand the methodology. The presumption is that a well recorded CD (ie - something that is well mastered using larger word sizes (24bit?) and higher sampling rates (ie - 96 or 192KHz?)... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi -- thanks for continuing to check in on this topic and offering your suggestions. I am continuing to experiment, mostly with fabric (types and locations) for reflections, speaker location (separation and proximity), analog vs digital interconne... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi again,It's hard to describe some of the things I'm hearing since I don't share the audio vocabulary (yet) that you folks have. Not quite accurate, but the closest description is that the harshness is somewhat like humming and then patting your ... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
@Mapman: I have Monster MC 200I-1M being delivered next week for the pre-amp to amp connection. While picking up the ferrite clamps from Radio Shack when they open, I was thinking about picking up their AUVIO® 3-Ft. Stereo Audio RCA Cable for the ... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
@Mceljo: I set the Front Speakers as Large. I don't have center, surround or subwoofer (probably meaningless, but I set the sub x-over frequency at 160Hz from 80Hz; I feel my speakers put too much weight on bass). Other than that, I set the effect... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi folks,Again, thanks for the continued expertise and help. BTW, I should mention I'm on a pretty tight budget which explains my rather dated and very modest system as well. :)Started the experimentation this morning with room dynamics while wait... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Quick question on the ferrite clamps -- do I need two per channel (one at each end of the cable, so 4 altogether for a left / right pair)?Or do I just need two for each cable pair (one at each end that wraps around both channels)?Or do I just need... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi folks, thanks for the continued comments.So, if I summarize correctly, the primary suspects include: 1) speakers (distortion)2) amplifier (insufficient to drive the KEF 4ohm load)3) RF noise entering the lines (will get the ferrite clamps to ch... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
I am turning up the volume a bit; not necessarily to get more bass but to hear some of the other instruments that may be in the background and/or a little quieter.I found that on some CDs, at background listening levels, sound seemed to come mostl... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Using the KEF Q10's didn't seem to make much difference; noticeable less bass but the harshness is still there, especially when a singer hits loud, high notes. Perhaps the KEF Q10's are too similar to the C75's?I hope the Monster MC 200I-2M I'm ge... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Hi guys,Thanks for the good info. I connected the CD player to the pre-amp using non-brand but what seems like otherwise decent, gold plated RCA cables using the analog output/inputs. To my surprise, while the harness is still there at higher volu... 
Likely culprit for harshness at higher volumes?
Thanks guys.The KEF C75 (4ohm) is rated for at least 150W I think. I think the Adcom GFA-5400 is rated for 150W/ch for 8ohm, 200W/ch for 4ohm.I'm waiting for Monster MC 200I-2M interconnect cables (for pre-amp to amp) to arrive; hope these are oka... 
Music on DVD vs CD or SACD - any difference?
Hi guys -- I'm not sure if there are Blu-ray audio disks. I guess I don't have any comparative experiences between the audio quality between:1) DVD (video of Live in Paris); not DVD-A2) Blu-ray (video of Live in Paris)3) DVD-A (obsolete? but bette...