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What should my next upgrade be? Your best experience

I have the itch to upgrade my system now that I've been in it for a moment. I mostly stream (Deezer) or listen to CD/SACD content. I occasionally play vinyl but rarely, I'm sure I will continue to grow into it but am not looking to improve the TT now. I listen to mostly Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, and Indie music. I'm listening to Talking Heads (live acoustic) as I write this. The Marantz PM-11s3 has zero issues pushing the Monitor Audio Silver 8s, it actually is a little over kill for them I think, as it has complete control of them, never losing its composure.  So there is zero chance the PM-11s3 is up for replacement at this point.
The room is 14'x40' with 12' ceilings. The system has no issue filling every inch and at high volumes so no issue there.

Current system is -

Marantz PM-11s3
Marantz UD7007
Marantz TT-42 
Sonos Connect
Monitor Audio Silver 8's
Analysis Plus Purple Oval 12 bi-wire
Tributaries 8AB XLR (UD7007 to PM-11s3)
Tributaries 2A RCA (Sonos to PM-11s3)
CyberPower Conditioner

The obvious direction, it seems to me, is speakers? But am I missing something? Would upgrading to a real audio quality conditioner with an upgraded power cable give me something more and set me in the right direction for future upgrades? 
Or am I not where I need to be with cables? Can I make a sonic improvement by upgrading speaker cables and/or interconnects while again getting myself in a good position for future upgrades?
I have to admit that this is the best system I've had and I do love every minute of listening to it.... Its fast, accurate, and punchy yet it has great sound stage and its not clinical. It has that Marantz sound/charm (warm but not clouded).
I know posts like this are common and beaten to death but my system is unique as it is mine and probably not exactly like anybody else's...
Never-the-less, I know I'm nowhere near where most of you are! And I know for a fact I have much less knowledge than most of you. I'd like to keep bettering my system, moving towards the personal listening nirvana if you will. So what direction would you head in if you were in my shoes?
264win
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
I looked at those Vandersteen Quattro's too. Great speaker, great price!
newbee
4,751 posts
 
I can really argue about replacing your speakers (the other changes are really 'fine tuning' changes which make a can make a difference, but not necessarily enough). The caveat to acquisition of different speakers - make sure that these speakers and your amp are sonically as well as electronically, well mated or you will be buying another amp which you clearly do not want (nor need) to do. Try not to buy speakers you have not heard in your room.
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2psyop
1,495 posts
 
Take a look at the Bluesound products. They can stream Tidal MQA files. Not starting a war here, some think the sound is tremendous and really hi-res, some hate MQA. But if you really like your system, cannot afford something like the Vandy Quatro speakers, try the Node 2. I think you might find it is a major step up from the Sonos in sound quality.

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lalitk
5,052 posts
 
@2psyop

Good suggestion on Bluesound. I have Vault 2 on order, it will be replacing my Sonos Connect. I plan to connect Vault 2’s straight into ARC LS28 via its analog outputs.


gnostalgick
88 posts
 
I agree that the Sonos's dac and analog output might be the weakest link.  But it looks like your UD7007 can also function as a streamer and dac.  You might want to try that option (if you haven't already) before spending a dime. 
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