Evaluation of my 2ch system

I have Fyne speakers, the F-702s, which I think could be described as “cousins” to Tannoy in that they have concentric drivers and the company was founded by former Tannoy folks.  One change I made to my system that had a disproportionate impact was to upgrade my speaker cables.  I had cables based on Mogami wiring, and they sounded quite good.  I, too, was looking for some improvement, however, and I read several reviews of Silversmith Fidelium cables.  The company offers a trial period, so I ordered a set to go with my two Odyssey Audio mono-bloc amplifiers.  They are also flat ribbon cables.  After ensuring connections were secure I turned on the system … and both my wife and I were stunned at the improvement in sound quality—both tonal qualities and (especially) imaging.  The sound longer “appears” to be emanating from the speakers but from a “cloud” enveloping the speakers in all three dimensions—even from the areas outside them.  When I us the word “cloud” I do intend any sense of obscuration or fuzziness but area from which the sounds come.  I think they are worth a try, and the company is almost your neighbor, being in central Wyoming.

I would agree that measuring your room would be a great starting point. Jot done some notes on what you enjoy about the system and what you’d like to improve. Then as simple as some basic REW measurements with a Umik1 microphone and you’ll at least put a visual to what you can hear. Then you can start tinkering with placement configurations to verify if the cardas setup was best. Financial investment is about $100, but the measurement sweep noises are annoying. You’ll lose an afternoon real quick with your tinkering but the improvements cost you nothing.

As to changes in gear, I think low hanging fruit to try would be changing out some interconnects and tubes. I apologize if I missed what your current tubes are, but what are you currently running in there? With interconnects, check out Hapa Audio Ember series as a great jump up for a reasonable cost. Ember is the best bang for your buck I’ve found anywhere, but their Aero series is truely exceptional.

The fact you’re still looking to improve things further is what makes this hobby fun. Never a finished product as you can always tinker some more. 

"I know measurements matter, however, if feel that regardless of what measurements tell you, your ears may not agree.  I feel that is what makes this hobby so personal"

@mowntnbkr 

You've given the reason the thread topic is pointless and audio nervosa inducing.

Best to just go out for a ride then listen to music.

You don't have ears? How sad.

You've got some good gear, and definitely (IMO) good taste in speakers. You may benefit from a cable upgrade, particularly your interconnects and speaker cables. Don't go hog wild, but it may benefit your system without getting into the gear upgrade hamster wheel.