Do most people prefer tight bass or non tight bass?

• I think kids prefer non-tight-bass. And adults prefer type bass.

Generalization, but basically true. 

@dman777  Thanks for posting this. The tight bass is more accurate. McIntosh is using autoformers which is what is reducing the dynamics in the bass and the damping factor. Thanks  for reminding me why switched from McIntosh amps. I was considering switching back. 
 

Which amp did you prefer for mids and highs? 

@hilde45 ....When it's tight, it's right.  Goes for a lot of things, it do...😏

I think DocFreud would agree....kinky old fart.....*L*

Honestly what are we comparing the bass to? And whats to say tight bass is not artificial,  and flabby bass for that matter. Most live events use a pa system so u can hear them, other than a totally acoustic event at a small indoor venue if the music sounds good to you, then why would it matter. 

@tannoy56, my hearing checks great, and my "preferences" are, what they are. Tubes are not the best for me, when we are talking about bass slam, bass detail and bass control. I did state it is all subjective, and I do not appreciate your nastiness, however, I suppose you wanted a heated argument. ENJOY! MrD.