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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
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audphile1
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@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. 

gs5556
1,277 posts
 

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

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mofimadness
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I'm not trying to be cute or funny, but have you had your ears checked/cleaned recently?  Wax build up can lead to this.

mahler123
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Does the problem occur with both digital and pre analog sources?

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thecarpathian OP
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To recap: Happens in both digital and analog sources, voltage is 119.8 at outlets and furman, never had a problem with wax, can hear even the softest passages, hearing good up to 16k, mids and bass sound great. Tweeters must be crossed over high, because a lot of higher frequencies are coming from the mids. Replaced cord on Stratos with a Zu Audio Event which, if I'm not fooling myself, tightened the sound up nicely. Turntable and phono pre have captive cords, dac has stock cord.

Thank so far!

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