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Help wanted spending money and improving my system.

I’ve got the upgrade itch and would like feedback on what piece should be replaced or what should be added.  If this system was yours, which piece would you replace and what would you buy as a replacement or what would you add to improve the sound/experience.  I’m not considering replacing my cabling at this point in time.  Please, 1 item only.  So, what would you add or replace?  I’m very happy with what I’ve put together, but I’ve got the itch, and scratching is not enough!!  Current system:  Carver Crimson amp, Primaluna Dialogue preamp, Schiit Yggdrasil D/A, Schiit Lokius equalizer, Jays CD player Mk III, Oppo 103 (for SACD only) Thorens TD145 with Ortofon 2M Bronze, M&K V75 sub, Klipsch R-15 sub, Roon Nucleus, Mac mini server (for iTunes) and Goldenear Triton References, home made bass traps.


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Great idea thanks streamerdude!  Any thoughts or experience with which tubes for replacements?
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Yogiboy,  my bad I failed to mention my tt pre is an entry Schiit.  I've had the tt since I bought it in the 70's.  Just recently got it down changed belt cleaned replace wiring etc and bought a cartridge and pre.  I have purchased about 10 albums but very rarely play it.  I primarily am digital.  I'm probably not going to invest any more money in the TT.  It primarily has nostalgic value only.  But I really appreciate your comments and advice.
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Forgot to mention there is dense carpeting covering the rubber flooring.
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Thanks MC.  My speakers are on a concrete floor with a 3/4 dense rubber floor covering.  I spiked the speakers to penetrate the rubber and contact the concrete sub floor.  I am very satisfied the the GE refs.  Thank you for the suggestions…
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I like that as well.  I’ll begin the research and am open to suggestions..
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Thanks tom6897, I recently purchased a furman power conditioner and am exploring a dedicated circuit for power.  
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Skywachr,  millercarbon.  I really like the decware recommendation.  I had not initially given much consideration to enhancing the analog side of things.  In the mid 70’s I owned an operated a high end ( for the era) audio store.  The TT is one I sold my brother and inherited when he died.  I bought the schiit for obvious reasons, entry price and a pre was required.  I was impressed with how little surface noise there was and attributed that to stylus improvement in 30 years since I spun vinyl!  I’m going to research the decware and likely pull the trigger on that.
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When I first started upgrading about 3 years ago.  I was running an Outlaw amp and preamp.  I first bought the Carver Crimson amp and was pleased with. how much better it sounded over the class d outlaw.  But when I replaced the outlaw preamp with the prima luna preamp I was blown away.  Today the prima luna preamp is my favorite piece.  And for Audiotroy's comment about Furman, my Elite 20 performs well.  And protects my gear at the same time.  Some posters on this forum may not be taking their meds as prescribed.  
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Thanks to everyone for the comments and suggestions.  You have reinforced some of my lines of thought, and given many new ideas.

Thanks,

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Millercarbon you are correct!  Just heard back from decware..  10-12 months… the search is on again!   But I’m going to order the decware regardless of wait…
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Millercarbon, cooled off on ordering a decware with a year wait…I’m 67, I’m not playing the long card.  The search continues…
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Dollar signs in the eyes is a far cry from dollar bills in their hands!
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Thanks to all for your feedback suggestions and support!
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