Thanks to all,I'm not certain that my issue is the tubes but not certain i can rule them out yet for a couple of reasons not worth going into yet. I plan to call McIntosh later this morning for info and i'm sure they will be helpful.
@goheelz Sorry for the omissions, my current setup is as follows:McIntosh MC 452 amp and C2600 preamp.Cambridge audio azur 451 CD player being used as a transport, with SR blue fuses and empirical audio Synchro mesh reclocker, using the DAC in the C2600 because it was there and sounded better than another rated A DAC, i tried. PSB imagine T3 speakers. VPI Classic 4 turntableand finally a Power Plant Premier line conditioner.
I agree that the room and setup could be the bigger issue, my speakers are 391/2 inches from the side walls to the tweeters, the speakers are 6.85ft from the back wall, there is 8.25 feet between the center of the speakers and there is 11 feet from my seat to each speaker. You may be able to relate but lately I have been moving things around and listening to the system and room but not enjoying the music as all. As a music lover enjoying live music for over 60 years i find myself missing the joy and therapy that music has given me. I've been through this before and sold my stuff only to eventually relapse.
Thanks for your courtesy and consideration.Joe
@goheelz Sorry for the omissions, my current setup is as follows:McIntosh MC 452 amp and C2600 preamp.Cambridge audio azur 451 CD player being used as a transport, with SR blue fuses and empirical audio Synchro mesh reclocker, using the DAC in the C2600 because it was there and sounded better than another rated A DAC, i tried. PSB imagine T3 speakers. VPI Classic 4 turntableand finally a Power Plant Premier line conditioner.
I agree that the room and setup could be the bigger issue, my speakers are 391/2 inches from the side walls to the tweeters, the speakers are 6.85ft from the back wall, there is 8.25 feet between the center of the speakers and there is 11 feet from my seat to each speaker. You may be able to relate but lately I have been moving things around and listening to the system and room but not enjoying the music as all. As a music lover enjoying live music for over 60 years i find myself missing the joy and therapy that music has given me. I've been through this before and sold my stuff only to eventually relapse.
Thanks for your courtesy and consideration.Joe