System looks pretty solid as-is. What do you feel is lacking? I adore your Thiels. Do the Lamms give them enough juice? Have you done anything regarding room treatment?
Where to take system from here?
Fellow members. Need some advice on what to do to get the greatest improvement in my system. I have been largely out of this hobby for the past 3 years. Looking to get back into it and want some recommendations on where to go from here. My room is 19*14 feet with 10 foot ceilings. I like all kinds fo music except heavy metal and rap. My largest preference is for female vocalist, acoustic/electric guitar. My current system is:
PS AudioDirectStream DAC/Bridge2 - connected to MacMini music server running AmazonHD Audio and JRivers - had 5 years
Thiel 7.2 Speakers - had since 2007 - Had Thiel 6's prior to that
Lamm M1.2 Monoblocks - had 6 years
Kimber Select 3038 Speaker Cables
Kimber select 1132 Interconnect
My prior system I was running Krell 350MCX monoblocks into a Krell KCT Preamp into my Thiel 7.2s for 10 years. My system was in my basement which was a very large room (70*28) and handled the Krells into the 7.2s well. I was using a Sony SCD-1 that was fully modded by Richard Kern, which was a huge upgrade over the standard player. I wanted more warmth and less bass/slam when I moved to my smaller current room and the Lamm's gave me that. I considered moving speakers at this time but never got around to it. I still have the Sony SCD-1 Player but have not used it in 5 years. I have never connected it to the PS Audio DAC. Where do I go from here? What parts of my system would you consider upgrading/what adjustments would you make? I have considered going to Wilson speakers with the Lamm's, which I believe are a marriage made in heaven. I auditioned multiple B&W's about 5 years ago when I got the Lamm's and did not hear a significant enough upgrade from my Thiels to justify the switch at the time. Do I keep the Sony SCD-1 or sell it. Will i get any improvement going from the Sony SCD-1 into the PS Audio device. Do I go back to CD's and upgrade my source? Is digital fully the way to go now, realizing many still have a preference for vinyl. I do think the PSD Audio DAC is an awesome product. Given my music preference is it time for tubes? Appreciate the help.
PS AudioDirectStream DAC/Bridge2 - connected to MacMini music server running AmazonHD Audio and JRivers - had 5 years
Thiel 7.2 Speakers - had since 2007 - Had Thiel 6's prior to that
Lamm M1.2 Monoblocks - had 6 years
Kimber Select 3038 Speaker Cables
Kimber select 1132 Interconnect
My prior system I was running Krell 350MCX monoblocks into a Krell KCT Preamp into my Thiel 7.2s for 10 years. My system was in my basement which was a very large room (70*28) and handled the Krells into the 7.2s well. I was using a Sony SCD-1 that was fully modded by Richard Kern, which was a huge upgrade over the standard player. I wanted more warmth and less bass/slam when I moved to my smaller current room and the Lamm's gave me that. I considered moving speakers at this time but never got around to it. I still have the Sony SCD-1 Player but have not used it in 5 years. I have never connected it to the PS Audio DAC. Where do I go from here? What parts of my system would you consider upgrading/what adjustments would you make? I have considered going to Wilson speakers with the Lamm's, which I believe are a marriage made in heaven. I auditioned multiple B&W's about 5 years ago when I got the Lamm's and did not hear a significant enough upgrade from my Thiels to justify the switch at the time. Do I keep the Sony SCD-1 or sell it. Will i get any improvement going from the Sony SCD-1 into the PS Audio device. Do I go back to CD's and upgrade my source? Is digital fully the way to go now, realizing many still have a preference for vinyl. I do think the PSD Audio DAC is an awesome product. Given my music preference is it time for tubes? Appreciate the help.
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