I suspected I had a midbass bloom. Even though I cannot move the speakers more than a few inches (domestic harmony - well I did get the TV!!) I thought I'd use JA's methods to see how bad the problem is in measurements.

Here's the room (19'w x 21'l x 20'h) with cathedral ceiling

Left speaker position with fireplace to left of listening position

Problematic right speaker with rug treatment

Guys, does anyone have insights on these 2 integrated amps?
Both reviews here in stereophile are very good...
Any other contender in this arena?

Authorities: 1 dead, 134 rescued from Lake Erie. Why wasn't FEMA prepared for this? 1 dead. 1 dead too many.

Quote:

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The day began with fishermen setting down wooden pallets to create a bridge over a crack in the ice so they could roam farther out on the lake. But the planks fell into the water when the ice shifted, stranding the fishermen about 1,000 yards off shore.

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This week I broke down and purchased the Rega P-1 for $400 with shipping from Needle Doctor (highly recommend them!). It was very easy to set up although the instructions left a lot to be desired and for the money this is a great turntable.

Found a new word on another audio forum. I'm sure it will come in handy. ShakeyBacon only made up a lousy 7800. We're audiophiles, dammit, I'm sure we can beat that piddly total! Damn, we's good. Special, we is. Baskin' wit our shades on - in the sunshine shinin' out of our own asses.

Here's the new word:

snoboxious

Awesome, eh?

I've been having too many issues with my otherwise great sounding Bellari tube phono pre. While it was a huge improvement over my integrated phono pre, I just cannot get rid of some humming issues (probably as much the fault of where I live and my setup). Then there is some distortion that Bellari swears must be from my other gear (I'll explain below in a footnote for those interested).

Please compare and contrast the death of Mr. Cole with Peanut Corp. of America killing several people. I've used AP wire stories for your source.

Rape, death, and fair play for Mr. Cole:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090207/D966J4KO0.html

Peanut Corp. of America; poison to death:
http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090207/D966QS7G0.html

I know they are built to last, retain their value, and have cool blue meters, but I don't know much about their sonic qualities. They don't appear in many discussions, either.

What 5 adjectives would you use to describe the sound qualities of McIntosh amps?

Do 21st century McIntosh amps sound better than 20th century
McIntosh amps?

(First-hand experience only, please.)

Thanks!