@mayoradamwest...……………………
I'm running a Mac C2500 tube pre, MC152 amp with GE Triton Reference speakers and I can shake the walls with it. The Heartbeat on Pink Floyd DSOTM is felt in your chest. The bass is in no way over bloated or muddy. Are your speakers known for deep bass? Perhaps positioning them differently will give you what you want without having to goose the bass control too high. I very seldom have to use the tone controls, but they are nice to have. I use the treble control occasionally to take the edge off some of my rock music which were recorded too hot..
I'm running a Mac C2500 tube pre, MC152 amp with GE Triton Reference speakers and I can shake the walls with it. The Heartbeat on Pink Floyd DSOTM is felt in your chest. The bass is in no way over bloated or muddy. Are your speakers known for deep bass? Perhaps positioning them differently will give you what you want without having to goose the bass control too high. I very seldom have to use the tone controls, but they are nice to have. I use the treble control occasionally to take the edge off some of my rock music which were recorded too hot..