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Hello

My system sounds pretty good but can be a little bright, forward sounding and sometimes lacks really good instrument separation. I have decent Morror cables and AudioQuest power cords. Just wondering which component would you be looking at to upgrade? 1) Denon 1700NE CD/SACD Player; 2) Rogue "Dark" Magnum lll Integrated Amp 3) Focal Aria 948 Speakers; 4) Two SVS SV2000 Pro Subs. I was thinking of better speakers. Maybe book shelves since I have the 2 subs. Thanks a lot.

Bill

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argonsteele
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what tubes in the amp?

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hilde45
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how's the room acoustics?

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buellrider97
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As mentioned above , tube rolling and room treatments. Do both before considering new gear. At that point if still not happy and if you like the Rogue sound consider the new RP-3 and the Stereo 100 Dark. I have Morrow level 4&5 stuff and will be going to level 6 balanced interconnects and speaker cables for my Rogue Hera and M-180 Dark’s this fall when my budget allows. Happy Listening, Mike B. 

kerrybh
690 posts
 

I think Focal makes great speakers but to my ears they are very transparent, and analytical which is exactly what some folks like about them and to others that sounds "bright." That's my impression from some extended sessions in showrooms, but to be fair, I've never owned Focals.

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