Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners

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Hello,
I've got about 30 hours now on my newly built Paramours. I've found the sound to be pretty much everything that I've read about the 2a3's, at least in the mid's and high's. The mid bass and lower bass, however, has been somewhat disappointing. The bass is there, mind you, it's just inarticulate and bloated. There is no pace or dynamics in the lower end. I've been rearranging my music room placing speakers closer to the rear wall, etc. in hopes of helping the problem, but to no real avail.
Now for the REAL fix.
Got some time this morning to put the amps on the bench and experiment with different OPT taps. Following the manual's suggestion, I removed the 1.25w (yellow) primary connection and replaced it with the 2.5w (orange) connection--16 ohm Straight-8's
Holey Schmoley!
I've got pace; I've got bass... rhythm. I can't believe it. These little amps rock! Not only that, but the midrange/high-end sparkle and air is considerably better too.
The difference to me is profound. If you own the Paramours/-8's do try this. Has anyone else had the same experience? Voltsecond, Maldar, how about you guys?
Happy Listening, indeed!

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Topic - Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners - Scottgi 15:20:56 01/27/01 (4)

Re: Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners - maldar 19:14:14 01/29/01 (3)

Re: Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners - Scottgi 22:41:23 01/30/01 (1)

Re: Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners - maldar 12:54:00 01/31/01 (0)

Re: Attn: Paramour & Straight 8 Owners - VoltSecond 01:23:06 01/30/01 (0)

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