Sounds like you know what you want you just aren’t hearing it in your system. I would start with your speakers and then go from there. One step and one piece of equipment at a time. Have you heard a pair of speakers that you like? Have you checked out local dealers and showrooms in your area? I would find a pair that you like and try trading in the speakers you don’t want to help pay for the ones you like. You’re on a musical journey as part of this hobby. Take it slow. Trust your ears. Stay within your budget. Make sure you can try anything you buy at home and can return for little or no fee if you don’t like the sound. Most importantly, enjoy your music and your journey.
Need advice from the gurus.
This is my favorite HIFI hang out and I'm at a bit of a crossroads and really could use some advice. I'm a bit scattered and I could use some help figuring out what direction to go in. Here's my current equipment:
==Electronics==
Gato Audio AMP-150 AE (integrated amp)
Topping E70 Velvet DAC
iFi Zen Stream (I use Tidal)
Cherry Maraschino monos (not using at the moment, I don't have a preamp)
==Speakers==
Magnepan LRS+
Kef R3
Monitor Audio GS20 (vintage speakers from my father)
Omega Super 3 High Output Wide Baffle XRS towers
Lately I've been running the LRS+ with the Gato integrated and Topping Velvet / iFi stream combo. I like it but I don't know if I'm missing out. What would you do if you had my equipment and wanted to simplify? On my hifi setup I listen to mostly mellow stuff, lots of female vocals, classic rock, ambient stuff. I really like female vocals and midrange with a lot of texture if that makes any sense. What would you do different if anything? Thanks!