The brightness is coming from elsewhere based on the sonic signature of the 2170. It is a tad warmish in stock form. I have learned a great deal about Computer playback and specifically usb of late.
I have many cures for you, but some will cost a little. Here is what you can look at for free.
1) work on the DI toe in. Try no toe in at all and then a very slight toe in. I mean the slightest wee bit of toe in. This should help.
2) I have no idea what computer you are using as a source. If a laptop, then run off the battery not using the wall wart cord. Still a tad bright? Did this remedy it?
3) More burn in time for the speakers and 2170.
For little money ......
Get a better usb cable and power cord. I would be willing to make you a killer cord for the cost of parts. A three foot cable for around $100-$130 that will compete with anything retailing for up to $2500. It will do wonders.
Core Power Technology makes great power cables with the balanced conditioner built right in! You would only need the small model 50 or 150. Mark may have demo units for a great price. These have surge protection which is important. Your wife will understand protecting your investment with surge protection 😁
I saw a BPT 1 on sale for $550 on Audio Mart. This is a great balanced power conditioner that will indeed help with your desire. I think $425 - $500 shipped is a fair price. These work great on digital gear. You will still want a decent power cord on the 2170. However, with the BPT 1 you can also plug your computer into it.
Usb cables are important. I made my own and it is as good or even better than the Curious usb cable which is my favorite. Usb filter devices from Ifi are the real deal and sound very analog and natural. From the $99 usb purifier to the Micro USB 3. DH Labs makes a decent usb cable for $60. The Silver Sonic.
I would need to know know more about your front end to help.
I have many cures for you, but some will cost a little. Here is what you can look at for free.
1) work on the DI toe in. Try no toe in at all and then a very slight toe in. I mean the slightest wee bit of toe in. This should help.
2) I have no idea what computer you are using as a source. If a laptop, then run off the battery not using the wall wart cord. Still a tad bright? Did this remedy it?
3) More burn in time for the speakers and 2170.
For little money ......
Get a better usb cable and power cord. I would be willing to make you a killer cord for the cost of parts. A three foot cable for around $100-$130 that will compete with anything retailing for up to $2500. It will do wonders.
Core Power Technology makes great power cables with the balanced conditioner built right in! You would only need the small model 50 or 150. Mark may have demo units for a great price. These have surge protection which is important. Your wife will understand protecting your investment with surge protection 😁
I saw a BPT 1 on sale for $550 on Audio Mart. This is a great balanced power conditioner that will indeed help with your desire. I think $425 - $500 shipped is a fair price. These work great on digital gear. You will still want a decent power cord on the 2170. However, with the BPT 1 you can also plug your computer into it.
Usb cables are important. I made my own and it is as good or even better than the Curious usb cable which is my favorite. Usb filter devices from Ifi are the real deal and sound very analog and natural. From the $99 usb purifier to the Micro USB 3. DH Labs makes a decent usb cable for $60. The Silver Sonic.
I would need to know know more about your front end to help.