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Rega Brio and low end bass

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mcrouch_2003@yahoo.com

I recently purchased a complete audiophile system consisting of all new components: A Rega Brio(the new 49watt version), and Rega P1 turntable, and Rega R3 speakers.
I purchased the p1 first, and had it connected to an older Sony home theater receiver through a cheap RCA phone amp. The Brio was purchased second, followed by the R3s.
When I replaced the Sony receiver w/the Brio, I immediately noticed a warmer sound in the mids and high ranges(better clarity of cymbals, vocals), but a noticeable drop off in the lower bass levels. Initially I was running this into Bose 301 speakers. Since then, I have added the Rega R3s to the mix, and although there is a wee bit more low end bass, it is still lacking compared to what I am used to hearing using an EQ on lower end non-audiophile systems.
My main question is . . . is this just something that audiophiles accept as a correct representation of the music, righting off the more boomy or low end bass as not being truly musical and a product of fudging the EQ settings?
I really love the Brio, but it just sounds a bit flat and lacking in the low end, and to me, that is fundamental to a great sound stage.
Any advices is greatly appreciated!

Edits: 07/02/09

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RE: Rega Brio and low end bass - AudioSoul 15:08:42 07/06/09 (0)
RE: Rega Brio and low end bass - fullheadofnothing 16:35:52 07/03/09 (0)

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