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Ideas on how to improve setup please

Hi guys -- it's been awhile since I last checked in here as I've been using the same setup for a few years now and was wondering what suggestions I could get for improving the overall sound quality on my system. I think my best options may be to get the Blue Ortofon and KT88s - but wanted to see if there are any more thoughts on this or my wires and/or anything else. All components of my setup listed below:

Totem Staaf speakers
PrimaLuna ProLogue Classic Integrated (w/EL34s)
Bluesound Node 2
Pro-Ject Carbon Espirit  (with Red Ortofon)
Cambridge Audio Azur 651P Moving Magnet MM Moving Coil MC Phono Preamp
Affinity™ Premium 12AWG Hi-Fi Speaker Cable with Solid Brass Interchangeable Terminals
Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable

Any questions/clarifications please let me know -- thanks very much for your time!

Matt
mrmittens
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jond
5,798 posts
 
One easy quick way to improve your sound is a quad of Genalex Gold Lion KT77 repro's the best current EL34 variant by a mile.
soix
9,456 posts
 
Thanks @russ69 — Staafs are not Hawks.  Duh, not sure how I managed to mess that up.  And yeah, that does knock speakers up a peg on needing replacement but if you add the subs it’s obviously a bit less of an issue.  Anyway, there’s plenty of stuff for OP to chew on already.  Happy New Year A’gonners!
mrmittens OP
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Hopefully new cables come next week and can report back on change and then take it from there...

kt77 over kt88?
Def seems I have some work to do around vibration control next...
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jond
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To me yes KT77 over KT88.
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xs1137
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I've been skeptical of the difference power cords can make, but after trying the Soniquil cable that came with my Raven Blackhawk on my prior Rogue amp, darn if I didn't hear an improvement. Looking forward to your thoughts on their other cables. 


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