System Upgrade


Leben CS600; Harbeth Plus 5s; PS Audio with Bridge II linked via Blue Heaven USB; Chord Clearway interconnects and speaker cables (not bi-wired).

Sounds good but "flat" and I find myself having to turn up the volume almost halfway to get any "presence".

What am I missing, if anything?

Than you.
mdmdwyer
The volume control set at the upper range of the dial is better than having it at the lower range. If that is the only problem you are having I doubt you need to change anything!
Thank you.

Sorry, but what I meant is that whichever way, volume or not, the sound is flat and lacks that dynamism and presence, esp. with opera/classic. Basis the reviews for each of the products, my expectations were higher. Perhaps I am rigged wrongly - thought of buying an Aurender W20 or N10 but it seems I may not get that much more out of it. Others have told me your Leben is the problem?

Thanks again.
Others might be correct. You might want to drive those Harbeths with more than the 32 watts that the Leben provide!