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What equipment should I invest in next?

I think I have a really good setup for my needs (see below). What should I get next to go with my setup for best sound bang for the buck? Am thinking of a PS Audio power regenerator or Townshend seismic platform for my speakers. Anything else o should consider? 
If it helps, I listen exclusively to classical and jazz. I’m a classical violinist, so I hear a bit differently. I want to hear the individual instruments, their separation, clarity and transparency of sound (no coloring of the recorded audio) and the details of the imaging.

Thanks!

Tannoy Kensington GR speakers
First Watt J2 amp
Pass xp 30 preamp
PS Audio Perfect wave DAC and SACD transport
Lumin T2 streamer
Clear audio concept turntable
EAR 834p phono stage
Morrow Audio speaker cables and interconnects

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bailyhill
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Townshend Podiums followed by power clean up.
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That’s a pretty solid setup. Hard to
pick out any weak link. Used to own Kensington SE and now Canterbury GR - both wonderful speakers. I’m analog centric, so I’d ask whether you have that magnetic Concept arm. It’s very sensitive to feedback/footfalls. The Townshend speaker platforms will help but maybe also consider a platform for the table. And/or upgrade to a rigid bearing arm. Also look at upgrading the cartridge if you’re on the Concept MM. And if you have MC, an outboard SUT like a Bob’s Devices Sky is reputed to handily beat the ones inside the EAR 834. I have good power here so I don’t think I observed as much of a difference from power regen/conditioning as some do.
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Thanks all. Question. How can I tell whether the power coming from my home electrical circuit is clean-ish or not?  Thanks!  Note that I’m not well versed in this area. 
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Note that I’m not well versed in this area.

Understatement of the week. But that's not the dig. No one is. That's the dig.

Yes a better conditioner, power cords, outlets, etc etc will be better.
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Very nice gear!  I've found that the First Watt amps respond well to a decent power cord. ( I run a J2,and an F5) The J2 is paired with an Anticables Level 3. I've noticed a wide,deep,and tall soundstage compared to a Zu,PS Audio cables I've been using.  YMMV. Enjoy the ride! 
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