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Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?

As we have become empty nesters, we put together or are putting together a nice dedicated two channel system consisting of B&W 804 D3, Levinson No. 333 ( this is an older amp 20+ years old), McIntosh C22 (just purchased) in which I have already upgraded the tubes, Linn Lp12 TT, Blue Sound for streaming.  I am using Transparent balanced cables and Transparent speaker cables - not sure of the exact model, but all Transparent cables are close to 20 years old as well.

My questions, while I think the system sounds good - even really good.  I don't think it sounds great.  I recently purchased the C22 to be used with the No. 333 which I replaced a McIntosh MA252, which i really like and use in another system, it didn't have enough power.  My room is our garage which we converted to a playroom years ago.  It is approximately 25' and 20' wide.  We sit about 12' from the speakers which are at one end of the room .. While I realize that this hobby or lifestyle can be never ending....  I am considering upgrading the cables next and last but not least, add a new Amp, McIntosh MC462 or MC312.

Wanted to get some feedback, thoughts, in site, advice what you experience, am I missing anything?  Thanks

goducks44

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stuartk
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 Hopefully, more experienced forum members will respond but perhaps I can start the ball rolling.

First of all, do you have an idea of how the room might be affecting the sound?Having a dedicated space is a real advantage. It would be a shame to waste this resource by neglecting to optimize it. Why make things harder for yourself than necessary? 

 Buying gear before evaluating and if necessary, treating the room, would not in my opinion, constitute a wise approach.

Secondly, there is the issue of knowing what you are aiming for, sound-wise. If you cannot define this, you cannot know what to keep and what to possibly replace. And it will be very difficult for anyone here to help.

If it seems I am merely stating the obvious, I apologize for not being more helpful

 If you have, in fact, clarified the two issues I've raised, it's not evident to me based upon your initial post. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stuartk
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"So many questions that need to be answered before you throw money at it"

+1 

 

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