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You don't lack bass, you have too much treble
Mijostyn is correct about target frequency plots taken at the listening position.  You want a smooth response that slopes downward from the midrange thru treble.  
You don't lack bass, you have too much treble
Flat frequency response at the listening position is way too much treble.  
Acceptable to ask seller for option to return a component?
There is harm in asking in that I believe many sellers would not sell to you.  If I describe the component as it truly is and safely ship it to a buyer, then the transaction has concluded.  No do overs.  It protects me because I have no idea (or c... 
Handling Heavy Amps
If you insist on getting a component too large or too heavy to handle by yourself, then hire movers to do the heavy lifting.  If you want to go all out you could even hire piano movers.  
Are there other people like me ? Amazed by their low cost system :)
It has to do with what your goals are.  If you just want a system that gives you good sound and conveys the emotional content of the music, then you don't really need to spend that much money.  If you want a system that gives you great sound, impr... 
Moving into an apartment with wood joist floors - worried about neighbors hearing
Build a room within the room and pay special attention to the floor isolation.  There are commercially available prefabs, but they will be pricey for the size you need.  If you have basic carpentry skill it's a DIY less than a week long project.  
The Emperor Has No Clothes!!
+1 Carlsbad.  Everybody wants to sound like a professional audio reviewer.  The language is overwrought.  
Anyone have experience with using de-esser for sibilance in home audio system?
A de-esser is a frequency tuned compressor.  I would start would the EQ first. Try a parametric and gently scoop out the frequencies that offend.  That could be all you need.  Adding the compressor part can be tricky in that many popular compresso... 
Best Covers
chowkwan, thank you  
Dedicated line help
You do realize this is a very old thread.  I think this was back when the OP had a Lafayette receiver and a BSR turntable.  
The Winter Brothers
The Edgar Winter Group with Derringer, Randy Z and Dan Hartman were one of the most talented groups of the 70s. One of the saddest shows I saw was Johnny Winter on his last tour before his death.  He was basically unable to do a complete show due... 
Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ?
Congrats!  Your ad worked.  
Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ?
This post is effectively a for sale ad and should be removed.  
Cream — Stormy Monday
T-Bone Walker owns the song, but this is my go to version by Roomful Of Blues, Duke Robillard on the guitar.    
UPS or surge protector/power conditioner? And if UPS, recommendations please under 1K
Stay with the Furman.  Most UPS type units are not designed for audio applications.