thanks for the response. I do know that the room will play a big part in it. There is a 10 band parametric EQ as part of the Rotel RSP-1572 I will be receiving shortly so I will have options. I know, of course, that the room is a big part of it. but objectively, and comparing with other amps this one clearly has a boosted mid-range. I was mostly wondering if anyone had sussed out which parts of the mid range were the offenders. I don't need to run an EQ after the amp, do I?