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Ok, let's say I have some fun money to upgrade something or other in my system. This may sound like a dumb question, but...how does one know where to begin??? I have a collection of pretty decent stuff, and it all sounds pretty good. But since I bought it all at about the same time, my problem is, how am I supposed to know which component to upgrade first to get a meaningful payoff? It's not that I'm unhappy with my system, it's that I have a couple thousand bucks burning a hole. So I thought I'd post my stuff and see if anything ensued. CD player: Arcam CD23 FMJ Preamp: Classe Audio Six (discontinued, expensive model from the mid 90s) Power amp: Bryston 3B-ST Loudspeakers: Revel Performa F30s All cables are by Transparent Audio: PowerBank Ultra line conditioner MusicLink Ultra interconnects MusicWave Super speaker cables Anyone? Anyone? Does any of this stuff suck enough to suggest an obvious improvement, or is it a total toss-up? Skippack  (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 07-07-06

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Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it. 07-07-06   From my own experience, every system has its weak and strong ...   Nickt 07-07-06   A good approach to this is to ask yourself some questions: ...   Cbrentc 07-07-06   You could buy a pretty nice ipod for a couple thousand! jus ...   Mt10425 07-07-06   Your system looks pretty good to me. nothing jumps out as be ...   Markphd 07-07-06   Sometimes it is not about a particular thing you want to imp ...   Sbrtoy 07-07-06   Wow, impressed by all the responses. if the advice is to id ...   Skippack 07-07-06   To add one thing (if anybody is still paying attention) i do ...   Skippack 07-08-06   Shippack, if i can ask a question of your sub-conscience? th ...   Theo 07-08-06   Your system appears to be nicely balanced. if you improve t ...   Warrenh 07-08-06   Skippack, fwiw i agree with you on the revels, great speake ...   Kennyt 07-08-06: Chazzbo In agree that you should sayt "what do I think are the weaknesses and address it that way.I always think speakers are the ultimate transducer next amp,then pre and sources equally.The extras or froting on the cake can make a big difference.Though I think the most rediculous type of equipment for what you get is wirring I am also form Missourri in this respect-Show me.But you have a well regarded wrie.What about a decent rack and some leements for vibration cotrol.And I know folks think I am crazy to suggest for florstanders the Sound Anchor short stands Z(beter put "platfroms") can make a huge difference giving decoupling and deadening that can make huge difference especilly if you have wood floor.But you have the basics covered so if LP's don't do it for you try to find weaknesses you precieve and bring list into dealer who has your gear and see if he can do demo of upgrades from same manufaturer or a worthy competitor.Also do a funky 2A3 tube with high effciency speakers from a company like Caijn and cain or Omega.A cheap SET rig to have a diferent sound????Anyway I am jealouys of your problem of the burning in the pocket problem since my cash is being burned every where else. G'luck Chazzbo Chazzbo  (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 07-08-06   Skippack, my compliments on your selection of gear. there ...   Cine100 07-08-06   I would demo a conrad johnson preamp or at least try a good ...   Montytx 07-08-06   Your experience mirrors mine with the cd playback as i have ...   Hoopster 07-08-06   A gentle way to enhance your listening pleasure is by means ...   Listener57 07-08-06   I agree with chazzbo - rather than "weak" link lo ...   Entrope 07-08-06   Double wow for the additional advice. i knew somebody was g ...   Skippack 07-08-06   Ok, if you have some extra money....spend it on treating the ...   Etbaby 07-08-06   Yeah etbaby has a good point.....either room treatment or a ...   Shadorne 07-08-06   Room treatment...is there like an 800 number for that? it's ...   Skippack 07-08-06   I owned a classe dr 6 pre amp a number of years ago. i was i ...   Mrtennis 07-11-06   I suggested a tubed pre but i do not advocate your going all ...   Hoopster 07-12-06   Thanks for all the replies. for the time being, and speakin ...   Skippack

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