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if you had this system, what would you do to make it sound the best you can

This is my first time using this forum. I'm looking to improve my system, and I'd like to hear your ideas of what you would change or purchase to make it sound even better. Current system:  McIntosh amp MC202, 200 watts/ch; C42 preamp with DAC and 8 band equalizer; MCD 301CD; MR85 Tuner; streamer MB20.  TT is Pro-ject Classic SB, Equalizer Sound Shaper 3 IC, Speakers Spendor A5s rated 150watts peak, cables Audioquest; R to R, J Corder Technics RS1520; Panamax Power.  All pieces have original power cords.  Audio cables are low-end.  Music: Classical, Jazz, Easy/soft Rock.  Joan Baez, Enya, etc. thank you for any advice.

 

markley

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Here are some easy things

Walk around the room.  Listen for certain frequencies changing volumes.  If you hear nulls or peaks, sound treatment.

If your system has been as is for a while, take all the interconnects and speaker wire apart and clean with DeOxit or Stabillant 22.

Isolate speakers from floor.  I used springs but my speakers have a big footprint.

Any old equipment in 20 to 30 yr range should be checked.

Those are low cost.  Another quick one is the ADD POWR company.  Most expensive one is $4000.  It will just open up the music, make it clearer and has a 30 day audition.. Turn it on and play music.  In 20 minutes, you will hear what it does.  Turn it off to double check.  Turn it back on, etc.  Have fun.

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