Help with possible integrated amp change for better match with my speakers.

I was just setting here when I suddenly recalled something that I had forgotten about. Many years ago, I found a local small retailer who was closing his store and had a (Parasound I believe, don't remember the model) power amplifier he was liquidating. After confirming that I could return it if I wasn't satisfied, I bought it. 

I don't remember what I was using for preamplifier, possibly Adcom. After getting it home and setup in my system I discovered that the treble frequencies were not well represented. This was a very warm amp with great bass grip but missing much of the treble. I ran it for a week or so then returned it. 

This experience would seem to indicate that an amp can make a difference in what is and isn't heard.  

I would guess that you should start with your source (CD player).  I recently changed my player (Modified Marantz) with an Esoteric player.  It allows the details, depth and soundstage to expand.  It is like a veil has been removed and also improving the bass and definition.  If you can demo another player, that would be telling if it is the source or another area.

no what that experience indicates to me is that the retailer's space isn't identical to yours so you're gonna hear different things.

Why do we ascribe these changes to an amp when the actual culprit is the room? When will we start taking room speaker placement, speaker/room coupling and room treatment seriously in this space outside of the buy, buy, buy.

Is it not exhausting to y'all?

@kofibaffour 

If you're refiring to my most recent post about the Parasound amp, you didn't read it very well. I brought it home and was used in the same system/room. 

As far as equipment goes, I spent many years with a Fosgate Signature phono stage. Tried tube rolling, various cables, and three different cartridges. Finally after years of frustration I decided to try a solid state unit and about a year ago  purchased a whest Three Signature phono stage. Well I'll just say night and day difference! Should have made the change years prior.

Maybe a different CD player would provide similar results? 

As @goose said, his change to the Esoteric player was very positive. I've read nothing but good about that brand, unfortunately it's out of my financial ability.

gakman

Simaudio Moon builds excellent gear. If you enjoy its sound, consider moving up to the 700i model. Are you using a Simaudio Moon CD Player? What other gear is in your System?

Happy Listening!