I have to agree with other's who have more success using a preamp. I have an Audio Research LS 26 tube pre and a Spectron Amp. There is level of detail and musicality through the pre that is lost when I run direct. It just sounds flat when run direct to amp. Trust me, I hoped and prayed this would not be the case as it was a 5k decision to add the pre. Also, using the DIN is significantly more dynamic and musical. I purchased the din to rca cable from DNM for about $175, have also wondered about the Audience DIN which is probably made better and more resolving. Also, get Isoclean gold-cap fuses. They are far superior in my experience to the German fuses with ceramic ends. Isoclean fuses added a nice crisp silkiness to the top end as well as weight and pitch definition to the bass. Not night and day, but certainly noticeable. This CDP also responds to different power cords and interconnects. It really is a very good player. Don't give up without some experimentation.
Resolution Audio Opus 21 questions
Greetings all! I have a RAO 21, and am a little un-happy with volume(loudness), dynamics/slam. Using modified Odyssey Stratos Mono amps, Odyssey Lorelei speakers, VD Revelation speaker cables & TG Audio i/c, Electraglide SOTU p/c's. My question: Is anyone using a pre-amp with the Opus 21? Does it/will it help in the above mentioned categories.
Thanks for your help.
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