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Preamp inputs - different quality

Something I found that might stir the tweakers: My preamp has multiple single-ended inputs. I found that input 2 sounds better than input 1 - less veiled and more detail. The preamp is about 5-years old, which may be the culprit. FWIW, it's a Krell KCT.
bigamp
bigamp OP
216 posts
 
Inputs are adjustable and set to the same level. Could be oxidation--I have not cleaned the terminals.
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yioryos
723 posts
 
My ARC LS3-B has a multiple inputs but one is labeled direct input and activated with a toggle switch.It is better sounding.
George
boss302
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bigamp, I had the same experience with a Krell KBL. I had been using input 1 but because of system rearranging it was moved to input 4 which was seldom used and it sounded different. Not sure if it was better but different. After some time it seemed to settle in and I didn't notice it any more. Could it be just some settling in time is needed for your ears?
bigamp OP
216 posts
 
It likely needs to be broken in. I'll give it some time and make another comparison. Thanks for all the advice.
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