Help! Treble Trouble!


Ok, cognoscenti, put your coconuts together.

The system I've put together at the house I stay in while working out of state has a problem. I have nonexistent treble at my listening position, particularly cymbals, high hats, etc. Not a toe in/toe out room problem as I can sit right in front of either speaker and stick my ear two feet from tweeters and hardly anything. Can hear it ear stuck right up to them. My high frequency hearing is fine. This happens with any source, digital or analog. Not the speakers as it happens with either the two sets I have here. Happens with to different amps also, Odyssey Stratos with plenty of juice and a Belles Aria integrated. The common denominator in this I think is my dac. Is it possible my trusty old Mytek is somehow conking out and causing this? 

Mids and bass are smooth and clear, just missing a lot of highs and it's mucking up my listening enjoyment. So, what do you guys think?

Gear here:

Odyssey Stratos amp,

Belles Integrated,

Mytek Stereo 192-DSD dac

Living Sounds Audio LSA20 signature speakers

Avance Epsilon980 speakers

Denon dp-57l turntable

LeJonklou Slipsik 7.1 phono pre

Audiolab 6000cdt transport.

Thanks!

 

 

thecarpathian

Given the symptoms, my first thought is to swap out the digital cable. I have seen/heard some weird things when there is incompatibility or compromise with digital cables. 

Revisit all settings on the DAC. 

Also, remove the Furman from the chain to ensure it is not the culprit. 

 

I would use an RTA app to check visually for HF rolloff. They're not that precise but good enough to show if there's a problem. Play some Pink Noise. There a numerous streaming releases for that. Hold up your phone and see what's happening. 

@thecarpathian 

That’s rather peculiar. I would say check power cords. I’ve see large gauge power cord on source components do what you describe. Use 14awg. If you have aftermarket cords swap the stock ones back in.

It could be the room interaction with your electronics and speakers. Or your hearing. Or the source material. 

Check the voltage at wall outlet for 120VAC, less than 5VAC (ideally less than 2) on the neutral and no voltage on the ground.