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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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noromance
10,498 posts
 

So many variables.  You have to break it down to the simplest system as a control. If that is satisfactory, introduce other elements until you find the weakness. You know the drill!

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audioman58
4,630 posts
 

Your dac I would agree, what’s your budget. ? Swiss dac 

merason make excellent dacs from the base model , with optional power supply on up ,Perrotta consultants , and very natural sounding which is key , and priced  very fair,

uncledemp
811 posts
 

@thecarpathian 

Off topic, but how do you generally feel about the Belles? I have an eye on a local sale. The one for sale is a Belles Aria, fyi.

ddrave44
161 posts
 

@Corelli +1

Fried tweeters. Test them or just swap in some bookshelves (or whateveris convenient for you) to check. 

Good luck!

kennyc
3,051 posts
 

@thecarpathian - are your ear canals clear of obstruction? The obstruction may only affect specific frequencies.

I once had a doctor who used a syringe who used a lot of pressure to blast out my ears- gave me the knowledge of how much pressure is safe. So now every few months I use the pulsating feature in my shower head to rinse out my ears several times. I believe that once some water is on the eardrum active a cushion to additional water pressure. For my kids, I use an ear syringe and use a lot of pressure.

Could be your speakers, so maybe test for high frequencies. The easiest free option may be to get someone else to listen to evaluate. 

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