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New DAC or New Speakers?

I’m planning to blow some money on my system and can’t decide if I should upgrade my DAC or my speakers. I’m going all in on one or the other, not both. 

I have ethernet and fiber optic switches feeding a Lumin U2 mini modded with an external power supply. Two USB reclockers going into an LTA Aero DAC. Running a VAC Sigma 170 tube amp to Harbeth SHL 5+ XD speakers with a sub. 

Everything sounds great, and I recommend all said equipment, but I have a chance to make an upgrade. I’m considering swapping the Harbeths for some Devore O96s or swapping the Aero for either a Totaldac, or maybe a used Aries Cerat Helene. 

I can’t decide which route to take....

jacupmakeup
jacupmakeup OP
34 posts
 

@wsrrsw Yeah, I recently learned that the room isTHE most important part of your system. I've got a buncha GIK

jpag
16 posts
 

I have a totaldac D1, the least expensive of the bunch. I love it! It and HQ player give me give me the analog sound that I'm looking for.

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mdalton
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cool.  am considering a move to a SET myself.  Have a long list of highly efficient speakers I’m trying to hear over time before I leap.  Alas, most are well above $20k!  But Devore is on my list as well.  Also, really encourage you to check out WVLs - they look unassuming, but are shockingly good.

jacupmakeup OP
34 posts
 

@mdalton Now that you mention it, those Fyne F703SP speakers look pretty dope. Will try to demo them. Thanks :)

jacupmakeup OP
34 posts
 

@jmrrobbie1 I've always been interested in the Berkeley stuff. I'm sure your DAC sounds great. 

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