"NIMBUS": That long run of Tara 500 cable is really holding the system back, I GURANTEE THAT (practically killing it!!). Find a way to use shorter lengths, and also try the Harmonic Technology Pro-11 speaker cable. Or even Kimber 8TC would be great. You might also consider selling the Bryston and getting a used Krell amplifier. A new DAC like the Bel Canto DAC-1 would be great also. If you've seen my comments elsewhere around here, you'll know that I like MIT 330 Shotgun interconnects--they've killed MEGAthousand dollar ones in my system (whether with several different speakers in different rooms, or with HD-600 headphones). A meter can be had used for less than $300. FOR AC CONDITIONING, THE CHANG LIGHTSPEED 6400 IS FANTASTIC FOR PREAMPS AND CD PLAYERS. AND I SINCERELY HOPE YOU HAVE ASC TRAPS. If you don't, start with a couple of their "Frescoes", and ad bigger ones later. ANY ONE OF THESE WOULD MAKE A HUGE IMPROVEMENT. If you're near me, perhaps we could hear each other's systems some time. My system is competitive with any in the $30k range, and I got much of it used off the net...saved NEARLY $10k!!! I'm in the Southeast...
Fine tuning: advice?
I have a system that gives me the musical satisfaction I have been looking for for almost 40 years, but, like all of you, I'm looking for those tiny improvements that make a great system greater. I have about $300 burning a whole in my pocket and I'm looking to get the best bang for my buck. I am considering three specific approaches. One:going to a biwire set of LAT SS800 silver clad speaker cables. Two:replacing all 16 electrolytic capacitors in my preamp with Black Gates. Three:installing a dedicated circuit for my system outlets. My system as it is now:Legacy Classic speakers; Bryston 4BST amp;AMC 1030 tubed preamp with EI and Sovtek tubes;Assemblage DAC 2 with upgrades;Audio Alchemy DTI Pro;Rotel RDD-980 transport;DH labs BL1 interconnects;WireWorld Royal Starlight silver digital interconnects;Tara RSC Prime 500 speaker cables (20'lengths-single run).Thanks for any advice.