Alexx concerns

[Kippyy]

Not sure that I can rationally explain why the sound from the Alexx is so dramatically better with the HI setting;perhaps due to speaker impedance? In any case, I'm so happy the Alexx is singing and performing as it should. This setting is clearly a much better match for the Alexx. The source is the Linn Klimax.

[Down Under]

What a relief.
Great to know you have achieved what you hoped for.
Enjoy.

[2fastdriving]

I'm also relieved to hear that you found a solution. I've heard the alexx on a few occasions and was shocked that you found it lacking in bass. It's an incredible loudspeaker. Congratulations man. I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years to come!

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Here is my non scientific guess. Large woofers often need to be driven to higher levels before they move sufficiently to generate bass. You moved from a unit with 10" bass to one with 10.5" and 12". The smaller drivers probably sounded crisper and more dynamic a lower or normal volumes. Over the years I have found that small speakers with small woofers seemed like they were generating bass (or mid-bass) easily, but maybe not as accurate as larger speakers. My listening room does not allow bass to fully develop and is one reason I have considered moving into one of our larger rooms, but then it would not be dedicated for listening.

Jim....
Excellent post. I share your views completely.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

Not sure that I can rationally explain why the sound from the Alexx is so dramatically better with the HI setting;perhaps due to speaker impedance? In any case, I'm so happy the Alexx is singing and performing as it should. This setting is clearly a much better match for the Alexx. The source is the Linn Klimax.

Wow !
Amazing that all this was due to the gain setting on the preamp.
Once again a proof of how dominant the preamplifier can be in a system.
Cool that you found the issue.

[Rocco]

This could be reasonable.

[Coppy]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

Not sure that I can rationally explain why the sound from the Alexx is so dramatically better with the HI setting;perhaps due to speaker impedance? In any case, I'm so happy the Alexx is singing and performing as it should. This setting is clearly a much better match for the Alexx. The source is the Linn Klimax.

I'm not familiar with the Linn Klimax but it may generate a lower output signal or have a higher output impedance and thus need the extra amplification of the higher output setting on the Pre. Perhaps this is what Bill meant by "based on the entire system". As they say... whatever works.

Enjoy... and you are.

[gaboudreaux]

Interesting that I'm reading this thread for the first time today. I listened to the Alexia 2's today with a Burmester 911MK3, MSB DAC (no pre), Aurender A10, Transparent XL and I experienced the same thing. Very clear and crisp sound but lacking bass or the full sound I know Alexia 1's can produce. Sounded a bit "tinney" (lack of full fat warm bass sound I'm used t hearing from Alexia's). I wonder if there could be something not right with the MSB DAC / Burmester combo.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by gaboudreaux

Interesting that I'm reading this thread for the first time today. I listened to the Alexia 2's today with a Burmester 911MK3, MSB DAC (no pre), Aurender A10, Transparent XL and I experienced the same thing. Very clear and crisp sound but lacking bass or the full sound I know Alexia 1's can produce. Sounded a bit "tinney" (lack of full fat warm bass sound I'm used t hearing from Alexia's). I wonder if there could be something not right with the MSB DAC / Burmester combo.

Burmester and Wilson did not float my sonic boat either. Burmester sound can border on clinical and way too analytical and lacking body and proper weight, (although accurate) with wrong pairing speakers. A warmer but still resolving speaker such as Sonus Faber and Burmester is a much more enjoyable combo to my ears.

[gaboudreaux]

Good to know Serge. If there were no issues and that's the sound of that pairing, then I agree... no likey! IF that's what I was hearing then I'm not a fan of the clinical sound either. I haven't listened to enough systems to have that reference, but that did not do it for me.