Ok.. I tried tip rolling but only with a few and nothing changed. However, last night I put on my Azla tips for the Monarch MK2 and finally things kicked in for the Monarch. You were right ..the tips again came to the rescue. I am finally getting the sound I expected from the Monarch Mk2's. But of course the Dunu sa6 Mk2 held its own still, but yes the Monarch Mk2 is just a better performer and it's showing it now. I didn't think to keep trying tips after I used all the ones that came with it and even my favorite Spring tips. "All is Right with the World again, Order is re-established". Still have to give a lot credit to Dunu Sa6 MK2 for punching well above its weight class.