what do I upgrade?


Current system
wadia 302
marantz vc 5400
krell showcase pre/pro
krell kav 3250
adcom 5400
wilson sophia
wilson cub II(as center)
snell sr30 surround speakers
all nordost red dawn cables

System originally started as HT but I want to improve on the 2 channel side. What would be optimal path in upgrade? Should I start in pre amp or upgrade amp? What models should I be looking into?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

allenc
My first thought is the Red Dawn may give the 'light' sound you speak of. Of course YMMV. It seems to be average cable for such a nice system.
I agree with the posts above, dedicated circuits and power conditioning, including room acoustics. I would add high quality AC outlets such as the cryo'd Porterports sold here on Audiogon (one of my favorites).
Secondly, if you changed your interconnects you most probably will hear a big difference in what you stated you wish to improve. I have been most impressed by the interconnects and speaker cables made by Ridge Street Audio. They work very well in my tube and SS systems.
Dedicated circuits: if you had done this to begin with your upgrades would have been more enjoyable along the way, AND PROBABLY NOT HAVE SPENT SO MUCH - BASICS FIRST!!
I spoke with several electrician and don't think dedicated circuits will help since I live in brand new home in a newly developed area. Is this true? Also, what power conditioner should I be looking into?

Allen, as a general rule electricians are not electrical engineers and therefore, no not what they speak when it comes to benefits of electrical tweaks.

Everybody has dirty AC and therefore everybody can benefit from properly treated AC, every digital source injects noise back into the wall for other components to pick up, and most any amp requiring a decent amount of current draw will benefit from a dedicated ciruit/line even at lower listening volume levels.

The only advice I would suggest following from your electrician is when it comes to safety as some to many do know about that.

-IMO