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Advice for upgrading my system

I have been on Audiogon for about 6 months and I enjoy the expertise and reading the conversations. I am hoping to receive guidance to upgrade my 2 channel stereo.

I am now ready to upgrade and I have budgeted $30k to do so.

My current system is the following:

McIntosh MA 6600
McIntosh MP 100 Phono Preamp
Marantz super audio CD Player SA-11S2
Micro SeikiDD-40 Turntable
Denon DL 103D Cartridge
2-Monitor Audio PL - 100 speakers
1-Velodyne HGS12BGII Subwoofer
Sonos for DAC

My room has been acoustically treated in the
walls and ceiling by a company that specializes in this. 

I primarily listen to jazz, classical, and 70’s music.

Room dimensions are:
  ⁃ 30’ 6” long
  ⁃ 14’ 6” Wide for the first 12’ 4“ of the length and then
  ⁃ 10’ 4” Wide for the last 18’ 2” of the length

I consider the main listening area to be the 14’6” x 12’4” section.

I am looking forward to hearing your feedback. Btw, I live in Denver Colorado.



bhc148

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bhc148 OP
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Two great suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to share your advice. I like the TT, I will look into the the cartridge, sub,
dac and the speakers. So far I am leaning towards the Sonos. 
 
bhc148 OP
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What am I looking to improve?

Ultimately I have been influenced by hearing some incredible systems. As an example I listened to Brubeck's Take Five and I felt like I was sitting in the band and every instrument was clear, crisp and balanced. Mind you this particular system was way out of my reach.  My question is how do I approach that sound with my budget?

- Improved clarity and separation of the instruments
- Better sound imaging
- Speakers that sound great and that can handle to power of the McIntosh 



bhc148 OP
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Thank you to all for the advice you are providing. Most of my knowledge is pretty dated so I am finding all the input very helpful.  So far a DAC, speakers and  cartridges are on the shopping list.  I will start to visit audio stores next week. Your knowledgable guidance helps with lowering the intimidation factor involved the shopping process. I will open my mind to consider a tube integrated amp as well. I didn't mention earlier, I am recently retired, this is a life time gift to myself. My continued gratitude for your advice.
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