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Replace HDD in Sony HAP Z1ES with an SSD...but wait, there is more!
AOMEI has a free version. It will clone your hdd to ssd easily  
Poll: Most impactful component
Leaving the source out..... speakers, preamplifier,  amplifier,  cables. In that order  
Increasing a Low output MM
If you are considering the Marcof, I would really recommend the PPA2 over the PPA1. More load options,better parts.  Not sure but we may still have some new. I would have to get by Ed's, but I believe we a a couple   
Bass only when I stand up…
Sorry 500mm more. 3 1/2 to 4ft total distance from the wall  
Bass only when I stand up…
The quickest way, not the only way. Some of the suggestions will help. First pull your speakers out from the wall. At least 500mm, next add subwoofers. If it's not in the budget pick up 2 used woofers for the time being. As you know bass is non di... 
New to Preamp - Preamp suggestion around 10k
Take a hard look at the SST Ambrosia. World Class pre with excellent phono and headphone amp as well as single ended and fully balanced connections.  Competes with about anything out there and can be found used on occasion  
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@erik_squires    thats fine with me if you don't want a speaker accurately reproduce music.   To each his own  
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@pcrhkr    Not sure how I got picked for that comment, I have to assume that it was from my list of kenjit quotes.    But either way, I can completely understand your comment. However, although a perfect speaker may not exist, a near perfect speak... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@erik_squires . I thought the thread was quite witty, unfortunately for me, I understood where you were coming from.   
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@bigkidz .   Fieldcoils, I have zero experience using these drivers. I have a thorough understanding of how they work and am happy to discuss the pros and cons, but the easy low down is that they make sense. Consistent electrical field does wonder... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@kenjit  I had your baffle size and we heavily discussed baffle stuff. You didn't  listen to what felt properly placed could do or absorb baffle step varies by frequency.  Still don't think that you would need much with the measurements you gave m... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@erik_squires     And you did an excellent job sucking him in!  
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
@kenjit I thought this would be easy, however, everytime I went back to find a thread, the first 13 that I clicked on were deleted...... and several more thereafter. But Here you go, all of this shows a failed understanding of speaker design: "... 
I feel it is time to upgrade my 1977 system.......
I have worked on and rebuilt Altec 19's.  When done properly, they are a fine speaker. If you have been happy with your Pioneer Spec Gear, I would stay with Solid state gear, Although 10 watts or more power of tube gear sounds quite good on those.... 
Speakers sounding dull? MUST READ! The truth about speaker design!
Kenji, I have to ask. Are you pretending or trying to create a persona? Its hard to believe that someone can really act so arrogant and the spew such clueless information such as you do. Then to top it off, you call yourself the Master or the Only...