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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

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paul_graham
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" 320kbs MP3 through Spotify "

This is the weak link in my opinion. Try HDTracks.com and spend about $20 on a download you love. See if you notice a distinct difference.

If you do, spend the $5k on speakers, preferably very slightly used....upgrade one thing at a time, and make it a big deal.....don't spread it around too thin.

I wish you the best of luck!!!!
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