Here's a review on the PSB's- http://www.psbspeakers.com/reviews/S...agine-T-Review

I have the Monitor Audio S1 which is 2 generations back from the RXS line. I found the tweeter to be laid back and a warmer sound, but the RS and RXS series use new drives.

I think that you will get deeper bass with the MA RX8 but the PSB may offer a more refined sound. You should give the guys at www.saturdayaudio.com a call because they sell both brands of speakers and they might be able to steer you in the right direction with these 2 speaker lines. Another line of speakers to consider is Vienna Acoustics. Very nice speaker line with a good sound. I've heard some of their really high end stuff. It looks and sounds good. Best Buy Magnolia carries some of their gear.

Stan, you should consider taking home a Marantz SA8003 SACDP and/or a tube preamp for an audition to see if it warms things up. The you will know if it is your equipment that is the problem. (my bet is that that Marantz will take care of some of the problem) That way you wont be as limited in speaker choices if you decide to get new speakers.. You might even like the 1.6's.

And I hate to bring it up again but a tube buffer may be the cheapest temporary fix.