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Most beneficial change .

I am seeking opinions about what to change first , my speakers or my amplification .

I have a Primaluna Prologue 2 integrated feeding Reference 3a Decapo i speakers from a Granite Audio 657 CDP using the tubed side most of the time . I have rolled the input tubes on the integrated to warm things up some which helped nicely . The system is in a small 10'X11' room on the diagonal with some room treatments . The room is carpeted and my chair is overstuffed leather with a matching foot stool .

I get good tone , extension , details , resolution and PRaT but it is kind of boring ! It all sounds pretty good but I don't want to tap my toes ,bob my head or play the air guitar ! I can listen for long periods of time with ease but just don't want to . Easy to fall asleep ! I guess that I would like to increase the dynamics and musicality . I prefer tubes .

Suggestions ?

Thank you for your input .
saki70

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What have you heard elsewhere that does deliver what you seek? A point of comparison might help.
FWIW, the 3a is a great monitor IMO, and I believe they are capable of delivering the goods.
Have you spent any time listening to a good analog setup? I think digital sources usually sound like you describe.

Also, tweaks like changing cables or using Walker SST on your plugs and connectors can make a huge improvement. If you've got any local audio pals, try some things before you change any major components.

Also, PRAT is the toe-tapping thing; from your description, you certainly are not happy with your lack of PRAT. Cheers,

Spencer
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