McIntosh MA 6500

Hmm, well play with the EQ, up the midband a bit, and the treble if you feel it is too restricted now, that’s why they have the controls.

Contrary to Undertow, I don't think the tone controls should be the solution, the amp should sound fine on its own.

Have you talked with the dealer that you purchased the Mac from?

I would give your 6900 a chance to burn in over 100 hrs first, while the tonality does not change much after the first 40 or 50 hrs, they do tend to "open up" after 100hrs of burn-in in terms of soundstage and resolution. Also try different taps. I find on my 501 monoblocks the 8ohm tap is the more "musical" tap overall even though my speakers are rated at 4 ohms nominal.

Also try different taps.

I thought the same thing also flyski, but he has a 6500 not a 6900 and the 6500 doesn't have that option.

I was responding to nomail who seems to have the MA6900.