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Advice / Counsel re: Upgading System

I would like to upgade my system to the next level, but don't have much direction as to what to do next. I live in a rural area with no high end audio dealers near. Current system is all Adcom; GFA5800 amp, GFP750 preamp, CGD750 CD and B&W 801 S2 Anniversary speakers. I love the sound, but want to go to the next level. Wondering about Levinson, Krell, AudioResearch, or ?? but would be acquiring pre-owned, not new. Any advice, things to consider, etc. appreciated. Thanks in advance!
paperboy98
ajahu
306 posts
 
Try biamp the speaker. BW 801 really sings when biamped.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Going to need a minimum of 14500 to make a worthwhile difference.Thats after you sell off for say 3500 what you have IMHO.Are you ready?Bob
paperboy98 OP
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I assumed a $10-15K investment. Small room now, about 15x15. Eclectic taste in music, but lots of jazz, some classical and some 60's rock. Prefer solid state. Actually, I love my 801's and it would take something special to get me to part with them. But I'm open to new ideas.
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tabl10s
1,077 posts
 
If the 801's are stock, they need the Sound Anchor stands and Northcreek Xovers(now back in production for a limited time).
paperboy98 OP
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I have the Sound Anchor stands on order right now. I explored the Northcreeks a few weeks ago, but frankly, I was unsure about investing that much in these speakers. I wondered whether I should invest heavily in the 801's or look at putting that money in new speakers. That was part of the motivation for the post. Without a high end audio store around me, it's impossible for me to audition new components. Would you invest $2500 in the NorthCreek Xovers, and would I hear that much difference in the sound? Thanks for the responses and the advice.
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