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What to do next . . .?

This is my first post, so I'm not sure if it belongs here.

I'v been what I call an audiophile for about 15+ years now, but the last 5 years I have been dormant. When I was into it on a day be day thing I really didn't have the money for it but what I ended up with (till this day) is a Conrad Johnson MF 2100 amp, California Audio Labs DX-1 CD player, Acurus LS 11 preamp and a pair of 2Ce Vandersteen speakers.

My question is what part of this setup should I upgrade to better my sound. My gut instinct is the CD player, but I've been so long "out of the game" of audio I'm not sure where to start?

Any help would be appreciated, and if this is in the wrong forum just let me know and I'll post it there.

On a side note I also own an Denon 2910 dvd/cd player and Im wondering which is better the DX-1 or 2910 - but maybe I should post this on the digital forum
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rrog
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I was all for changing the preamp for a used CJ with tubes until I found out about the 12X12 room. The 2Ce speakers are way too big for your room. Get smaller speakers first then a tube preamp.
rrog
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Unsound, Agreed, I prefer the long wall too. The midbass energy should be greatly improved and the stage should be much wider.

The Vandersteens don't like to be near side walls and with a 22' long wall there shouldn't be any problem there.

The area of concern is in the 16' dimension since Vandersteens with their rear firing woofer and in general should be away from the front wall for best tonal balance and imaging.

There is also a need for some type of room treatment behind the listening position.
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