Wow Al....many thanks for your interest and help!! One interesting tidbit...when I had the Samsons, I used a Cardas XLR to RCA adapter at the DAC side (so to get more output via the AES outputs on the DAC & not need a preamp), thus could use RCA IC's. The imaging was superb. BTW, I switch speaker leads and imaging improved, though still not the middle specificity on vocals. However, on classical / orchestral, the Maker soundstage is uncanny. Wide, deep and specific..this is weird. Seems vocals and rock music have the issue. The Maker sounds fantastic, just freaky clarity. Thanks again..I will report once the RCA's are re-inserted.
Changed amps - center image moved
I recently changed amplifiers from TRL Samson (monos) to Maker Audio Ref 2A stereo amp. Both amps are superb but using the same associated equipment (DAC preamp, sources, speakers) my center image changed significantly. I did go from single ended to balanced interconnects. The Maker has a much wider image (well beyond outside of speaker but the center image is diffuse (not specific). Also, with the Maker amp, more sound comes directly from the speaker (very little w the Samsons). The TRL Samsons had a specific center image but more narrow width (very little outside of speaker). In a perfect world, I would have the specific center image plus the ultra wide space. Anyone experienced a similar situation and how (were) you able to optimize. Don't get me wrong though, the Maker is fabulous in every aspect....killer detail without edginess, dynamics that are breathtaking.
Just trying to figure ways to re-attain the center image specificity. Suggestions?
Just trying to figure ways to re-attain the center image specificity. Suggestions?