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Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?


I just changed integrated amplifiers on January 2, 2015. I went from an Audio Research DSi200 to a Simaudio 600i. I'm running a Lumin A1 Network Streamer and Dynaudio C1 speakers. Those haven't changed. I'm also in the same 10' x 12' room.

My setup sounds great when I'm outside of my room. When I walk in and sit down, my ears start ringing.

I don't think that the high frequencies are the problem. Is this too much bass energy in the room, too much sound pressure, or what do you think?

Does anyone have a suggestion on what's needed to correct this problem?

Thanks,
Chuck
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lowrider57
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I have tinnitus and in the beginning, it would happen at random times and in different ears. Now that I'm older it's permanent, but rarely interferes with a listening session.
I think you need to use sound absorption and deadening the rear wall is a good experiment.
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Thanks everyone!

I'll start with spreading out my absorption panels behind my chair to have a wall of 6" panels.

I'll also check out the speaker toe-in and rake.

I'll also see if I can listen at lower volumes and pick out the quiet passages easier.

Chuck
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I wonder if using headphones would work as a troubleshooting tool ? It could rule out any components.
zd542
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"02-04-15: Lowrider57
I wonder if using headphones would work as a troubleshooting tool ? It could rule out any components."

It's a very good idea, but I don't think it would be too reliable. There would be no way to tell if the ringing is caused by the room or the system.
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But it would tell you if the OP's ears are bad...
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