I use a passive preamp and battery powered Squeezebox, so what I am hearing has to be the Quintets effect on the power amps. I think after further listening that the filterd sound has better definition but lacks a measure of slam and weight in the bass area. Does that sound reasonable? I like the effect from the lower midrange on up but not so much from upperbass on down.
What is my power conditioner up to?
I have recently purchased a PS Audio Quintet. I like the effect on everything but my solid state mono amps. While it seems to increase detail and enhance the soundstage, I notice that the bass fullness has decreased especially at lower volumes. It kind of reminds be of the old loudness switch on older receivers. Without the conditioner it sounds like the loudness switch is on. With the conditioner it sounds much less full in the bass like the loudness switch is off. What could cause this effect? I have the amps plugged into the power amp sockets so I assume I am getting enough current. It just sounds thin at low volumes. What gives?