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Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?


I just changed integrated amplifiers on January 2, 2015. I went from an Audio Research DSi200 to a Simaudio 600i. I'm running a Lumin A1 Network Streamer and Dynaudio C1 speakers. Those haven't changed. I'm also in the same 10' x 12' room.

My setup sounds great when I'm outside of my room. When I walk in and sit down, my ears start ringing.

I don't think that the high frequencies are the problem. Is this too much bass energy in the room, too much sound pressure, or what do you think?

Does anyone have a suggestion on what's needed to correct this problem?

Thanks,
Chuck
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lowrider57
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I have tinnitus and in the beginning, it would happen at random times and in different ears. Now that I'm older it's permanent, but rarely interferes with a listening session.
I think you need to use sound absorption and deadening the rear wall is a good experiment.
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lowrider57
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I wonder if using headphones would work as a troubleshooting tool ? It could rule out any components.
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lowrider57
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By all accounts, he doesn't have tinnitus. That's correct, he would hear it in other locations either all the time or intermittently.
I was grasping at straws to see if the system sounded better/worse with headphones; maybe more neutral by eliminating the room. A separate issue from the ringing I guess.
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