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DAC OR AMP? Your thoughts POWER vs CLARITY?

Ok gents, here is my dilemma. I have:

NAD 673
MIT AVT1 Cables
Cambridge Audio DV79 DVD/CD
PMC TB2 and center speakers

Which direction would make a larger difference. I was thinking about a Benchmark DAC1, but some say power is more important. In that case I would get a Bryston 3B. This would be for 2 channel music mainly. Thanks!!!!!!
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darkmoebius
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I can't find any current or past NAD product called the "673" on the NAD website.

What do you find lacking in your system? Do you feel like it's underpowered?

Also, what is your budget for an upgrade?
darkmoebius
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Cool, now we've got something to work with. I think your speakers are fine, PMC is pretty well known for their accurate montioring speakers. I can imagine they have a lot of untapped potential.

How much do you have to spend on a component(integrated or cd) upgrade?

It might be worth trying out some different cables, my brother was using a full set of their higher-end models with his Audio Research 100.2 amp, AR LS-15 preamp, and Vandersteen 3A Sig speakers. I always felt that combo seemed shut in, restricted, or muted. It took me a couple of years to get him to try other cables, but hen he did, things opened up considerably.

Fatwyre.com/The Cable Company has a cable lending library of hundreds of used high-end pieces. For something like %5 of the cable's total worth, you can rent several different makes or models for two weeks. When I was looking for a new digital cable for my dac, I rented 4 cables ranging from $50-500 to compare. I think it cost me something in the area of $35 total. If you end up buying a piece from them, your rental fee is applied towards the >1/2 off purchase price. They also prived expert advice on potential "bests" for your system and price range.
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