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Biggest Sonic Improvement

What is the biggest sonic improvement you have ever made to your audio system. Mine was a surprise to me. I replaced my Audioquest PT6 tonearm on my VPI turntable with a VPI JMW Memorial tonearm. The improvement in the sound nearly knocked me off my feet. I never realized a tonearm coud make that much difference in sound. How about some of you guys, what has your most exciting improvement been.
slowhand
john_l
782 posts
 
Replacing Bose SA1000's w/vandersteen 2C's.
bday0000
266 posts
 
Replaces Thiel CS1's with Alon 1's.
jarroyo
11 posts
 
Great question, however, I suggest modifying it to biggest sonic improvement per cost. Costliest: Switch from Dual 1241/Shure V15 to Linn LP12/Ittok/Troika turntable. I discovered information (detail) on very familiar recordings I never knew was there! Cheapest: Vibrapods under Linn Tukan speakers. Tighten bass, opened up soundstage and pace. Not bad for $6 ea.
pops
2,272 posts
 
Replacing an audioquest digital pro cable with illuminati D60, synergistic research master couplers, and a Meridian 200 transport replacing a Rotel 855.
david99
1,467 posts
 
When I hooked up a 2 dollar yard sale B.S.R.turntable that had a dirty old Shure cartridge on it.I had to super glue the cantilever on it as it was flopping around.The first second I knew my Digital days were over.Beat the HELL out of my old Denon DCM 440 0r 460 (forgot model #) I havent looked back since and now have a Rega-25 and Grado woody.ANALOG!!!!!!!
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