Whats wrong?

Well I applaud your upgrade from Bose to Maggies!!!!!!!!!
That move in itself indates there is hope for you yet! ;-)

Anway, no matter what anyone says, EQs are evil in 2 channel music systems. A music system should not need an EQ to adjust sound quality. Scrap it!

Also, I would suggest the following:

1 - Get a dedicated CD player. Computers just do not compete with them. Plus you have all the fan noise associated with a computer (unless you have silent fans).

2 - Get a more powerful higher current amp/integrated amp. More power will drive those Maggies better. Lots of options out there, it all depends on your budget.

3 - Upgrade you cables.

I would indicate a budget, and I can give you more detailed advice.

KF

Thanks for the replies.

I have two ideas for upgrading:
1. use the digital out from my computer to a DAC
2. buy a dvd/cd player
In both cases I would use a tube preamp, and stick with the parasound for now. I already have a subwoofer so bass is not a problem, and I WILL get rid of the EQ. Which idea should I go with?

If you sort your system out (not sure your choice of source will ever sound that great) your speaker upgrade will be stunning. 86 the EQ and get a decent preamp for starters.

If you sort your system out (not sure your choice of source will ever sound that great) your speaker upgrade will be stunning. 86 the EQ and get a decent preamp for starters.

You cant expect decent sound from a computer...and I hate to be blunt...but your system is only as good as your source...dont try to cut corners...you can pick up a used Rega planet for around $300...some dh labs cable for $100...and a NAD c370 intergrated for around $500...this may seem like alot...but with decent speakers...such as the baby mags..."garbage in/garbage out" is an understatement...also...the MMGs are really designed for small rooms... the sweetspot is already pretty narrow...and smaller Mags have little vertical dispersion and limited bass...but even with these drawbacks...when set up correctly...their strenghts....transparency,imaging,detail,speed,etc...will far outweigh their limitations....