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My new speakers

After owning Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers for 10 years, I’ve purchased my last speakers, YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s. They are definitely different than my Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. In my opinion, Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers offer a great value and do many things well. BUT, the Sonja 3.3s are clearer, tonality is improved, more dynamic and instruments/singers are more palpable. I’m not suggesting a night and day difference, but easily discernible differences. Unfortunately, Incremental improvements are very expensive in this hobby. I would say that I’m done, but I’m sure I’m going to change my Chord Dave DAC.

ricred1
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ricred1 OP
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I have a friend that has owned the PSU for several years. I pick and choose what I'm willing to spend money on for audio. For some reason I’ve never wanted the PSU. The last piece of the puzzle for me has always been speakers. Luis is coming tomorrow to dial everything in, so I may not even consider changing DACs. 

johnstiff
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Congratulations 

ricred1 OP
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johnstiff, 

Thanks

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kirkwallace
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I understand entirely, @ricred1.  If you ever do decide to borrow your friend’s PSU, I’ll be interested to read if you think it makes a meaningful improvement, without regard to which DAC you have in the system at that point. 

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