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looking to upgrade - identify the weakest link?

I’m a tube and Klipsch guy looking to upgrade. I’m tempted by Cornwall IV, but their size is probably prohibitive (I’m married 😊). To increase soundstage and/or instrument resolution, maybe a tube preamp, or a tube DAC, or roll tubes in integrated amplifier …? How to identify the weakest link? Thanks in advance!

Equipment: Qobuz to ethernet PC Notebook with Audirvana or ethernet Blusound Node (2021) network streamer to Cambridge DacMagic 100 to Schiit Loki Mini+ EQ to Line Magnetic 210-IA 300B SET integrated amplifier to Klipsch Heresy III + Klipsch R-10SW.

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Many thanks for the input - I appreciate it!

@williewonka Excellent point: I've been meaning to build some nice cables - thanks for the reminder.

@russ69 I'm not sure how to shorten digital path to amp save remove the Mini+ (which is very effective). I'm also curious about your thoughts re Forte  IV?

@danager Klipshorns are an interesting idea - they're kinda out of the way and thus a possibility (maybe).

After decades, I left vinyl during the first Reagan administration and am not eager to return. I'll check out the DAC/streamer threads .

I appreciate all the thoughtful responses and am eager to hear more!

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