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Musician vs. audiophile

We need direction here. My wife, a musician and says my Sophia 3s, powered by BAT 3VK IX tube pre amp and 250w solid state amp sounds flat compared to a freaking Best Buy box store McIntosh/Martin Logan setup...  I can't honestly disagree, specifically when our rig is at low volume.  It lacks color and punch, even with 2ea. JL 12" subs... Help me with your recommendation, please!!!      
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tomcy6
2,617 posts
 
Let your ears be your guide.  There's nothing wrong with McIntosh and ML.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Really? I'll be thinking about it all night!
uncledemp
792 posts
 
Is it possible your preamp tubes are aged/not operating within spec? 

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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
I agree with the sentiment expressed above. Trust what you hear. A more expensive system won't necessarily "always" be the better sounding one. I learned a long time ago to have confidence in my ears and go with it. This approach has served me well.
Charles 
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