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My weakest link??

I'm getting the upgrade bug and would like your comments on my system's "weakest link." Small carpeted listening room - 11x12x8 with a padded wall behind the speakers and bookcase on the opposite wall. Linn Ikemi CD on vibrapods, Onkyo T9090II tuner, Plinius 8150 integrated, Tyler Reference Monitors on sand-filled Soliloquy stands, Quadraspire rack, HT Truthlink ICs, HT Pro-9 speaker cables, Shunyata Black Mamba PC on amp and JPS Labs digital cable on CD. Two dedicated circuits with Albert Porter Hubbell cryoed outlets and 10 gauge THHN wire.

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Joel
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joeldoss OP
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Thanks for all of your suggestions. Yes, my room is my weakest link - it serves as my listening room and home office. I am new to high-end and really don't know what to expect from any upgrades but recently replaced some B&W Matrix 803s with the Tyler monitors. This change improved the detail, clarity and provided tighter bass (although somewhat less bass.) I'm considering a REL Strata III sub but wondered what a better amp would do. I have not yet tried any other amps. Sdcampbell, I have considered an analog front end, but feel that I would prefer spending the $s on acquiring a small CD library.

My humble system sounds better than it ever has so I'm wondering why I'm even considering changing anything. I guess I'm falling into "the grass in greener" syndrome.

Thanks to all for your comments/suggestions.
Happy listening, Joel
joeldoss OP
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Newbee, thanks and don't worry - no "put down" was felt on this end. Do you have any push/pull integrateds that you might recommend? I'd like to keep things simple.
Joel
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