I just finished my turkey dinner- very good & lots to be thankful for. I agree with Garland that you might want to check your source- it might benefit from better caps or whatever more than the speakers. Many basic cdp's have the sound you describe. I use a Njoe Tjoeb with a lot of mods to it for cd's, and it sounds smooth, and I listen to vinyl a lot, all through 2A3's, so it's all very smoooooth. haha. Sometimes a good speaker just reveals things from on down the line. Still, whatever gets you to the total sound you enjoy is good. Happy Holidays to everyone!!