A speaker should not sound like it has a blanket over it. Better speaker wire will not magically take the blanket off. Something else is wrong.
Before you spend a dime, make sure the MA5100 is properly functioning. If you find that it is, then explore the position of your speakers relative to the listening position in you room. I cannot emphasize this enough. If I space my speakers too far apart from where I listen, I can the high frequency response diminish too. Also, look at your room? Lots of soft material absorbing the high frequencies? Lots of heavy, plush furniture? Carpeting? All will contribute in the overall performance of your system.
Before you spend a dime, make sure the MA5100 is properly functioning. If you find that it is, then explore the position of your speakers relative to the listening position in you room. I cannot emphasize this enough. If I space my speakers too far apart from where I listen, I can the high frequency response diminish too. Also, look at your room? Lots of soft material absorbing the high frequencies? Lots of heavy, plush furniture? Carpeting? All will contribute in the overall performance of your system.