need comments on my system


-1 pair of Martin Logan CLS panels and Velodyne DD15 subwoofer - both connected directly from preamp
-Counterpoint SA5000 preamp
-Counterpoint SA220 power amp(220WPC)and NPS400 amp(which is quieter but less dynamic)
-Counterpoint DA10/DA11 DAC and transport
-Harmonic Tech, AudioQuest intercables
-AudioQuest spkr cables

What area can I improve? Any comments are welcome
skim1227

Showing 1 response by nrchy

This is a difficult question to answer without knowing you, and your tastes.

What is it about your system that is not satisfying? Are you looking to improve a certain aspect of the sound or system?

Opinions are as worthless as the cyberspace on which they are printed! But here goes; I have owned Counterpoint gear and was really not very impressed or satisfied. I went to SS and liked the sound much more, but that doesn't mean you would have the same results.

I still maintain that after the room, the source is the most important link in the chain. If you are truly unhappy, start there and replace your transport and DAC. That's just one option. I don't know that any of the Counterpoint (don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to insult your gear) would be considered state-of-the-art. There are lots of things that can be done, but again, what do you want to expereince as an end result?