Help LP playback is lacking


My system is awesome playing cd's but when I play vinyl it sounds bright and lacks bass and lower midrange. I am using a VPI Aries,JM 10 inch arm and Benz Ruby H. The rest of my system is a CAT Ultimate preamp, Wolcott Amps, Dunlavy V's, Jps interconnects and Synergistic reference speaker cables. CD playback is Muse 8 and Muse 296. What's the problem?
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Snook2, I just got my Wolcott amps yesterday, and notice a lack in bass on both the LP and CD. Obviously, mine are not broken in yet, so lets skip that as a problem until I know more. My Wolcotts have already had three sets of input tubes, and one additional set of outputs, the difference is huge, even with no break in time! However, lets consider for the moment that the Wolcott is NOT the problem, still you must consider the tubes in the PHONO (RIAA), which play a tremendous role in the tonal balance of your analog. Also, you have to consider the effect of the interconnect cable from the TNT to the phono, the set up of the turntable and arm, and the LOAD on the Benz. If the Benz looking into a high (that is) excessive load, the result is low bass output! Other items to consider is the support for the TNT, the power cord to the TNT, the power cord to the phono stage, and the tonearm cable and connectors. Please reveal more details, there is no reason that your analog should not please you! I will be pleased to speak with you in person if necessary.