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the cart or the horse?

I currently own a Parasound ZAMP, Denon PRA-1500 preamp, and Omega 7's speakers. I stream through a Bluesound Node 2i.  All this resides in a home office of approx 15x10. 

I am not happy with the sound and do not know which component to attack first. There is a lack of presence and body and the sound is well.......boring. I listen to jazz at low volumes and would like your opinion on what to work on first. 

Replace amp,preamp, or speakers? The cart or the horse? My budget is very modest but am willing to go step by step. 

All my best,

Andy

wavendon

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wavendon OP
5 posts
 

I would like to keep it under $2500

what I really need to a game plan.....what part of the chain to replace first, second, and so on

wavendon OP
5 posts
 

Wow...wow...wow  😀
I am very thankful to all of you for your thoughts and suggestions, it is very much appreciated. If something pops up on Audiogon that looks like a good fit for me please feel free to drop me a note.

All my best,

Andy

wavendon OP
5 posts
 

Should I consider something like this

 

wavendon OP
5 posts
 

I would like this amp to be:

modest in size as to more easily pass the wife test
have a remote
no phono pre amp is necessary
no preference as to tubes or not as I have never heard a tube amp
used because I may not like it and will want to recoup most of my money through a resale


 

wavendon OP
5 posts
 

Wow....I really appreciate this thread and all of the participants. I think I will proceed with the Musical Paradise amp and give my current setup to my son. 

Cheers to all of you....

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