Introducing my 2.2 Stereo


Hello from the greater Seattle area. I have been a long time vinyl collector, however, I finally got my first complete stereo setup. Let me know how you think I did. I've been on a tight budget but managed to splurge in a few places. 

Here is my 2.2 Stereo...

Pro-Ject Audio RPM-1 (using interconnects that came with TT)
Emotiva PT-100
Carver TFM-35x
Definitive Technology BP2004TL
AudioQuest 1m Water interconnects (Pre to Amp)
AudioQuest 3m Husky Subwoofer Cables (2) 
AudioQuest Type 4 12' w/Banana Plugs
Emotiva CMX-6 Surge protector

I'll try and post some pictures once I get time. Let me know what you think. Please be honest. 
dustin_collman

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I appreciate the responses from all of you.

In my opinion it sounds amazing. I haven't noticed anything weird or off so far. I play a huge variety of music on it and it seems to play well all the way around. I was extremely surprised at how well the bass hits off of vinyl, that was something I'd never really experienced before. 

I'll definitely have to invite people over to check this out. The only down side to that is it's in my bedroom. lol. Until the kids are out of the house it will pretty much stay there. My good friend that got me into getting a good stereo is a huge CD fan. I'm sure he'll give me a lot of good feedback. He also was the original owner of the DefTech's, so it would be even better to have him critique it for me.


My plan is to look for another Carver TFM 35x and bridge them for mono block use. After that I'll probably upgrade the cartridge and see where that puts me. 
I was able to take a few albums to a local shop and listen to them on their setup. I'm pretty happy with how my setup compared. I have a few minor adjustments to make on mine, but nothing pressing at the moment. 
Noromance,

what would you recommend my next move be? Where would you upgrade?

Thanks,

Dustin
Start off with an update:

Pro-Ject Audio RPM-1 upgraded to Ortofon 2M Blue
Oppo 103
Emotiva PT-100
Carver TFM-35x (bi-amp)
Carver TFM-35x (bi-amp)
Definitive Technology BP2002TL
AudioQuest 1m Water interconnects (RPM-1 to Pre)
AudioQuest 1m Water interconnects (Pre to Amp)
AudioQuest Diamond X2 (Oppo to Pre)
AudioQuest 3m Husky Subwoofer Cables (2)
AudioQuest Type 4 12' w/Banana Plugs
AudioQuest Type 6 10' w/Spades
Emotiva CMX-6 Surge protector

I'm getting to the point where I want to ditch the Emotiva Preamp and get something better. My budget is $1000. I do have a separate Mofi Phono Preamp on standby for when the Emo is gone as well as another set of AQ Waters. 
I upgraded my preamp to a Parasound Halo P5 earlier this year and am nearing the point of what to do next?

A. Speakers
-OR-
B. Turntable
@soundermn Honestly not sure what's missing, just looking for something to improve on. 

@nrenter My vinyl collection is about 3-4k albums.