new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080

@sls883 yes, they are more directional than I expected and I need to adjust toe in if I am able to spend time in the chair.  otherwise, I need to point them straighter for the sound stage.  A review of these speakers should include "never bright or fatiguing,  no sibilance (unless in the recording)"  and even though they need to be aimed for that sweet spot, they disappear in the room.  not a point source.

You've mentioned a lot of qualities that I like in a speaker. I thought the Sequel II were great and I'm sure the technology is even better now.

I was going to ask about tube rolling, but I see that your preamp takes 10 tubes. That could get really expensive.  

I'm guessing that you've experimented with cables? 

You have great taste in music. Can you bypass the tube pre-amp to see if that might be the culprit?

just don't give enough of that... more than an educated guess.

Ok, I was trying to be nice but now I’ll just give it to you straight.  Your speakers won’t give you what you’re looking for because they can’t.  I worked for Magnolia for a bit and listened to a lotta ML speakers with my reference recordings, and they just don’t do what you want from them.  You can put any amp or any other piece of equipment in there and you’ll still be disappointed.  And that’s not a guess at all. 

Listening to Audio equipment is a funny thing. A person preference comes into

play, correct system matching, your own ability to hear well, etc. I have noticed that many audiophiles who have bought and sold many pieces of gear have found good results. Some have multiple systems that have been mixed and matched. To get good results, many factors have to align.