If you are complaining about it being to bright, try a Musical Fidelty X-Pre or the 10D which is just a tube buffer. Both will reduce bright sounds. If you already have a preamp, go for the 10-D buffer, else the X-Pre. I have the X-Pre, and it is great at $250, adding the PSU heavy duty power supply will add another $200, but will help clear up and extend the bass. I think you may find the passive preamps still too bright and maybe even to lean. I have used some passives in the past, and they let everything trhough, and sometimes will make the bass a little lean, further emphases on the brightness.
Need a good inexpensive stereo pre!
Ive just listened to a myriad of cds from my Pioneer DV414 (it uses 24bit/96khz dacs) and the sound is very good except for alot of brightness in the higher frequencies. I'm using Transparent Link 100 rcas between the dv414 and Chase RLC-1 pre ($59!!), and the pre and an Acurus A200 stereo amp. A double run of DH Labs T-14 speakers cables connect the amp to NHT 2.5is. I dont know if the brightness is coming from the dvd player, pre, amp, speakers or a combo of components. Anyone with ideas about other stereo pres passive or active? What about the Creek OBH-12? Thanks in advance! Ricky [email protected]