2. amps-preamps
  3. 1407412030

What would you upgrade?

Hello, fellow audio enthusiasts. I'd like to get some opinions on what your next move would be if you had the following gear:

Signal Path:

MacBook Pro > DacMagic Plus > Dared Sl2000a or Bravo Audio Ocean v2 > Peachtree Decco 65 (pre mode) > Emotiva UPA-200 > Focal SW800 Sub > Focal 807VW or Totem Rainmakers

Clearly a lot of room for improvement here. Where would you start and what would be the reason?

Nothing is untouchable except the MacBook Pro.

Like the idea of towers/monoblocks.

$5000 budget for upgrades.

Thank you for any suggestions you can provide!
hybrid81

Showing 1 response by jrinkerptdnet

jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
something like the NuPrime IDA16 would take care of your DAC and amplification needs ... brand new so you would be hard pressed to find a USED model but maybe a demo ... list is just over $2k I believe

leaves a good chunk of change for speakers BUT the improvement with just the DAC/Amp maybe enough to rethink that upgrade for at least a bit
More to discover