I have a Parasound 2100 Preamp with a Parasound A23 amp driving Salk SongTower speakers in a two channel system. This system does not sound as engaging for music as I had hoped. My home theater system which uses a Parasound C2 with a Parasound A21 amp and Von Schweikert VR4 JR is a significant improvement in this regard, albeit at a much higher cost. I have moved a Classe CDP10 player between the systems as a source, although balanced inputs were used for the Parasound C2 and unbalanced inputs for the 2100. Next I may try substituting other components between the two systems in an effort to determine potential synergies, but I am not anxious to unplug and move the components to try every combination.
Any thoughts on what may be the weakest link in the stereo system would be welcome. Having heard the SongTowers sing in other systems, my hypothesis is the speakers are not the main culprit. I do not play the two channel system at high volumes and the Parasound A23 is reportedly similar in design to the A21, so low level detail may be similar. My current assumption is the preamps may make the biggest difference or maybe there is some synergy between certain components and cables.
Mike
Any thoughts on what may be the weakest link in the stereo system would be welcome. Having heard the SongTowers sing in other systems, my hypothesis is the speakers are not the main culprit. I do not play the two channel system at high volumes and the Parasound A23 is reportedly similar in design to the A21, so low level detail may be similar. My current assumption is the preamps may make the biggest difference or maybe there is some synergy between certain components and cables.
Mike
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