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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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elegal OP
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REPRINCE:
I am using the tubes that came with the amp. I have the most recent version of the MC275. They are six months old.
elegal OP
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MAPMAN:

I am not sure it is a good recording, but the rest of the instruments sound good.
elegal OP
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To Lowrider and Rodman99999, I was listening to a vinyl recording. I will try several other recordings. These speakers sound good on base, but also seem to be lacking on cymbals as well. I am, as I write this, listening to "something else" by cannonball Adderley (with Miles), and the hi-hats sound faint and muted as well. Thank you all for the insightful comments.
elegal OP
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DWELLER: what is a forceful transient?
elegal OP
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All: can you please recommend a good reference LP? I currently do not have a cd player hooked up to my system.
elegal OP
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Dear AL, I am using the 4 ohm taps, and 3 meter speaker cable.
elegal OP
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I now place the speakers approx. 2.5 feet from the frown wall when listening.
elegal OP
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FROGMAN, I have heard Bolero live many times. I frequently attend Davies Hall to hear the SF symphony. This year, they played Bolero on opening night, and the recollection of that performance is still very vivid. That performance was the main reason for my lack of satisfaction when listening to Bolero on my stereo.
elegal OP
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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.
elegal OP
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SOIX: I did not listen to this record on any other speakers.
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