Anybody Felt Lower-End ARC preamps Bass-Shy?

Audphile, thanks for the link. I never thought piano notes could go that low. I've just had a quick check on my piano and have to say that most music does not go past the lowest natural D note at 37 Hz. Most low piano notes are in the region of 40Hz and above.

Not too sure about organ though but I don't think I have any music on organ. I don't see any category for 'drums' but if double-bass has covered that then I think I'm fine.

Anyway I'll see how well the PMC will perform in full-range when I feed them with more power. I agree that the lack of cabinet volume will affect bass impact to a certain degree but the current speakers are just right for my room size. Bigger floorstanders will not be too ideal

I know. It's not in every piano piece that the lower notes come into play, but if you have a chance to pick up Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor, the opening has a seven octave descent all the way to the lowest note. It's a great piece of music. If you don't own it, I highly recommend it.

Anyway, good luck and please update this thread if you can when you get everything in place. I'm curious how the PMCs will do full range. Dynaudio drivers are usually very competent.

The Bromberg Wood recording is a powerhouse onto its own and will make any system sound like it has incredible bass. It should never be used to determine the bass capabilities of components, except as an ultimate satisfaction test.

Caution: Be very careful with this recording. If a system is not capable of loud dynamics and deep bass, you could blow the woofers! Especially on the Beetle's Come Together.

Zear, I was actually referring to "WoodII" disc.
Aside from being a recording of a double-bass, I do not really find the bass overdone on it.
I am not familiar with the original "Wood" recording. I will try to pick it up. Should be interesting to compare the 2 discs.

Audphile, I didn't know there was a Wood II Bromberg recording. I do want to somewhat retract my statement that the Bromberg Wood "should never be used to determine the bass capabilities of components." I would like to rephrase that. The Bromberg recording has incredibly lifelike, uncompressed, powerful bass, which will reveal a system's capabilities, especially of speakers. However, one should take into account that this recording can lull one into thinking the bass out of your preamp or amplifier but be incredible, when it might be simply mediocre. You need to switch in another preamp/amp that is considered a bass champion performer to hear and judge your component.