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How old is too old ?....

Over the last year I've been updating my system,that was long over due.
Replaced a 16 year old cd player..mission DAD 7000
Hafler 110 pre..Blue Circle 3.1
Hafler DH 500...Bryston 4B ST( currently replacing again)
Various cables,too numerous to mention.
However I still have my old speakers Kef 104.2 and continue to like the sound.
These speakers are 16 years old.
My question...has technology marched on and left me and my Kefs behind?
I will replace at some time but for now I would like to keep these.
What improvement can I expect with newer speakers..a little ..alot....WOW...
Am I upgrading in the right order?
I've been told that all the upgrades ,to date,are wasted unless I replace the speakers ..VERY SOON.
Is a true statement?
thefalls1117

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pbb
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Mr. Bomarc, once again, makes very good sense. How many axes are there to grind in these pages? The "source" school of thought, the "change passive components" school of thought, the "change passive components with specific premiere brand name" school of thought, mix in the "conspiracy against the paying public, they make more money on speakers so upgrade anything else" school of thought, and throw in the "history as I know it" school of thought. I suggest the following:
if it makes music to your ears, be happy enjoy the tunes;
if you have spare cash, go out and listen to what is available within your budget;
if you do find, try, if at all possible, to hear the speakers with the rest of your components, preferably in your own listening room;
if in doubt, spend your cash on recordings.

Good day.
pbb
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Since you are up here in the Great White North, I would wholeheartedly recommend Canadian made speakers. There is a variety at different price points. A good number of which leave nothing to be desired. Energy Veritas 2.3s, Paradigm Studio 100 v2s (or are they up to v3 yet), Gersham, PSBs, Mirage, Verity.

You will be amazed at how much performance you can get for the dollar these days, especially if you compare older foreign designs to newer Canadian designs. Keep Canada green, buy Canadian products. Listen globally, buy locally,

Good day.
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