if you had this system, what would you do to make it sound the best you can


This is my first time using this forum. I'm looking to improve my system, and I'd like to hear your ideas of what you would change or purchase to make it sound even better. Current system:  McIntosh amp MC202, 200 watts/ch; C42 preamp with DAC and 8 band equalizer; MCD 301CD; MR85 Tuner; streamer MB20.  TT is Pro-ject Classic SB, Equalizer Sound Shaper 3 IC, Speakers Spendor A5s rated 150watts peak, cables Audioquest; R to R, J Corder Technics RS1520; Panamax Power.  All pieces have original power cords.  Audio cables are low-end.  Music: Classical, Jazz, Easy/soft Rock.  Joan Baez, Enya, etc. thank you for any advice.

 

markley

Showing 1 response by nrchy

Do the free stuff first.  Set up the system properly.in your room.  Location of speakers are equipment makes a big difference. 

Speaker are no more important than anything else in the system.  They should be the last thing replaced.  The most important link is your source.  Whatever gets the music off the media is priority.  Speakers will never add back what was lost at the source. 

Priorities should go:\

1)  Cartridge

2)  Arm

3)  Turntable

4)  Phono stage

5)  Preamp

6)  Amp

7)  Speakers

always buy the best cables you can afford or justify.  Don't waste money on highend speakers when the rest of your gear is not up to that standard.  Garbage in garbage out.