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Bolero:why can't my system reproduce snare well?

For those of you who don't follow my posts religiously, I recently purchased a pair of Martin Logan SL3's. I love them; they especially excel with voices. However, last night, I was listening to Bolero, and the snare sounded terrible. It sounded muffled and faint. I adjusted the settings, and nothing helped. I am using a MC275 and c2300, so I assume the problem is with the speakers. Any suggestions, ideas? Thank you in advance.
elegal
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Davide256: I have a sota sapphire, with a Grado Reference Series, Sonota cartridge
elegal OP
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While I look up the recording of Bolero to which I was listening, can you recommend a good IC cable. I am currently using balanced/xlr, but am not wedded to that choice.
elegal OP
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I looked at the album: it is CBS masterworks. Leonard Bernstein conducting French National Orchestra. Catalogue number MX35860. That is all the info I can glean from the cover.
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stringreen
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The problem could be anywhere including the recording.
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mapman
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Of course, if tube gear, for good sound, always make sure tubes are in good working condition, and if vinyl/lp, any deficiencies in proper setup of the cart and/or mismatches between components in teh phono system could have ill effects on dynamics, etc.

IS teh stylus known to be in good condition as well?

So many things can go wrong easily just over teh course of time with tubes and vinyl in particular.

Of course, step 1 is still to know the recording and what to expect out of it as many above have alluded to.
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