ARC VS55, CJ PV10/ARC Sp-14, Naim 3.5, Vandy 1C


Looking for advice on what piece needs replacing. I am satisfied with everything but the highs. ARC has a house sound and I have read in other threads about the highs being, grainy and too bright.

The CJ PV-10 is less detailed and the highs are more grainy especially with female vocals.

All the tubes are near new. I feel the CD player contributes to the lack of smoothness in the highs. Could someone suggest a CD/Blu-Ray DVD player?

Speaker cables are Linn and have tried several different interconnects.

Rather not buy any more cables.

Thanks to all.
mendota9811

Showing 1 response by zd542

I can give you some ideas, but I need some info first. Have you set the back tilt on your speakers using the formula in the manual? After doing that, look on the back of your speakers and make sure the high's and mid's adjustments are set to flat is they aren't already. If they're flat already, back off the highs 1db, but no more. Then just listen to the system for a little while and post back with some comments.