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Help me Tweek my System, for less

I'd appreciate your help, in getting the most out of my system, I've got about 3k too spend on it, what can I do for little money to get the most. I will give you a run down of my system, and if you could help I'd appreciate it. Starting from the wall: Mit Z center, Sim Moon W-5 amp W/ Synergystic power chord, Balanced out w/ Nordost Quatro Fil's to Wadia 6i which is used as volume source I'm by-passing a pre-amp. and Nordost SPM speaker cables to B&W N 802's. All of the components are in a rack, between the speakers. My room measurements are 12.5 feet by 22 long with 8ft ceilings. Heavy throw rugs on the floor, with heavy Curtains on all windows and a couch with nothing in front of the Sound Stage. Like I said I've got about 3k to spend on tweeks and or upgrades, please help. My system sounds good, but every time I come home from my local High End audio store I'm disapointed in the sound quality.
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ebarker2
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You really need to describe what the problem is. I just build a component rack which really mucked up my soundstage. Make sure your rack is all wood or mdf, and I find that the shelves should be laid on top of small pin supports, not rigid.

Try rdc cones under components and speakers (from hififorsale.co.uk)

Make sure the drivers are screwed in tight. Tighten them and the soundstage will image much better.

I find the nordost range really good. You may have mains problems giving you glassy highs. Does it hurt to turn the volume up? A well balanced set of components should make the sound richer, more 3 dimensional rather than simply louder.
ebarker2
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forgot two things. I personally find the B+W speakers very analytical and difficult to find partners for.

I have a listening room lined with cedar, and it is staggering. there are four bookshelves, one in each corner placed diagonally, so the room is a sort of 'octogon'. These corner bookshelves do a lot for the sound
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