Musical Fidelity A5 CDP -bass problem


I am having trouble getting good bass out of my MFA5CDP.
Using Rotel 200wpc 1080. Vandersteen 2CE sigs. I am Comparing it with same set up and my other Rotel CD player which has gret bass so I dont want to change the amp/spkrs. I experimented with changing the interconnects with a cheap pair I had laying around and it seemed better , but is there any advice on a rational approach to interconnect selection with a "bass" issue?
johnstassi

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Thanks for the replies . I use the St Saens Organ Concerto, second mvmt ( Telarc ) to compare bass What do I look for regarding the output parameter question?
MrTennis, what did you replace your A5 with?
Thanks for taking an interest- I am using the Rotel RC 1070 pre amp. Not to say I dont get any bass- It is just not as "robust" as from the Rotel CD player 1055. Must just be an over emphasis from the rotel changer
Audphile, that was great advice! Well, the player is 2 weeks "new" so the break in is an issue. I will bring it in to the dealer to hear it with the set up I auditioned with and ask him to let me audition some wire at home. Thanks- I will let you know how it goes!
Problems resolved: Learned alot: The dealer loaned me the MF integrated A5 amp they had in the showroom to try at home- what a world of difference! I have the sound that first brought me to the A5. The sound opened up, the fog lifted and the bass notes rather than rumbling became actual notes. The music is much more compelling, something I could not say playing it through the rotel set up. I paid a price for the lesson of thinking I could mix and match without researching first. I will keep both systems side by side, since I like having the rotel changer (I know, shame on me!) for when I need continuous party or dinner music and reserve using the MF for blissfull critical listening. thx for all the observations,and advice from this generous group.