A series of underperforming setups...Solution?

Tvad: Thanks for that suggestion. I've considered the Behringer before. Considering my setup: A DK Signature to Reimer speakers with a Shunyata Hydra to-Modwright Sony and Jolida players -all single ended. Where can you suggest I get the single ended to balanced interconnects to connect the DEQ and secondly, where would the DEQ be placed; between the integrated and one of the cdps?

If you want a built-in EQ, check out the McIntosh C42/C46 preamps. I love mine and it solves this sort of problem rather well. The EQ on the 6900 won't do it - it has to be at least an 8 band for your situation.

Arthur

Tvad: Thanks for that suggestion. I've considered the Behringer before. Considering my setup: A DK Signature to Reimer speakers with a Shunyata Hydra to-Modwright Sony and Jolida players -all single ended. Where can you suggest I get the single ended to balanced interconnects to connect the DEQ and secondly, where would the DEQ be placed; between the integrated and one of the cdps?
Foster_9 (Threads | Answers)

I'd suggest placing the Behringer in the DK's tape loop, if it has a tape loop. Otherwise, place it between the CDP and DK.

I'd also recommend XLR/RCA adapters rather than dedicated cables. The solution is less expensive. If you decide to keep the Behringer, you can later buy XLR>RCA interconnects, but to be honest, I' don't believe you'd notice a difference.

I have some adapters...brand new...that I've never used that I'd be willing to sell if you're interested.

I hate to say it, but Newbee is right.

Newbee and Aball; you guys oughta just rent a hotel room and get'er done ;-)

Good on'ya Foster_9 for giving such a thorough accounting of your system and room for others to respond. I'd agree that clean power is not the answer, though it is a positive step, I don't think it will clear things up. Beyond that I think the positioning advice is good. I'm just not familiar with the gear your currently using so won't comment there. I think, for what you are looking for that the match between amp and speakers would be where I'd look. From what I've read about the Modwright I don't think the problem could be there. You mentioned AZ cabling throughout - which of their cables are you using..specifically, what is the link between your front end and amplifier? I like silver everywhere else, and this is a broad generalization, but in the link between source and amp(pre) I found that copper IC's really made a big improvement in bass quality and quantity, and I preferred the strongly over silver. This has come as a very recent revelation upon changing DACs. YMMV. I've preferred silver in every other connection where I've found copper softens things a bit too much...at least in the very limited number of cables I've tried (relative to what's out there). Anyway, if you try altering cables, I've found that source-amp link is critical.

Good luck!

Marco

Thanks for the advice Marco. I have AZ Matrix Ref II for the front ends and Satori for the speakers. I spent more for these cables then I ever thought I would when I started in this. I feel they are quality, so I plan for these to be my last cables.