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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
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jbhiller
1,361 posts
 
Folks above are right. It’s probably a power amp issue due to inefficient Harbeths.  I think Leben pairs well with moderately efficient speakers (93dB and north). 
mdmdwyer OP
16 posts
 
Thank you. Suggested amp pairing with the Harbeths?
mdmdwyer OP
16 posts
 
Preferably valve but i may still be short on power.

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yogiboy
5,472 posts
 
Budget? Integrated or separates?
jwpstayman
387 posts
 
Hi Mdmdwyer- Yes the amp is a bit on the low side for this setup, but there is ONE thing you should check first.  The DSD DAC has an internal volume control.  Make SURE that you have that at 100% otherwise it does sound a bit dull and muffled.  Hopefully that is all this is.  Good Listening!!
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