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Need Expert Opinions On An Old System


I have an older system has served me well for years, but now in a new house and larger room, it seems to be a touch lacking and hasn't sparkled like before. Since I have been out of the game for a while, any opinions on an inexpensive upgrade path would be welcome!

Power: Adcom ACE 515
Source: Rotel RCD940BX
Source: iPod via Marantz iPod Dock
Pre: Sonographe SC26
Amp: Muse Model 100
Amp: NHT MA-1A (never been hooked up yet)
Speakers: NHT Model 2.5
Sub: NHT SW-2P (again, never been hooked up yet)
Cabling: Wireworld Solstice level mostly, AQ Copperhead

Notes:

1. I listen to 50-50 between CDs and the iPod.
2. I believe hooking up the sub and amp will help.
3. I would like to hook up my TV as well for shows, movies, etc.
4. Room is 17'x22' with a 17'x15' kitchen/breakfast area adjacent.
5. I need a DVD/Blue Ray player.

Thanks in advance!
slamcatalina

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steveaudio
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Well, first hook up the stuff that has "never been hooked up yet", try that.

And like Celtic66, I was thinking that the 10 y.o.+ Rotel CDP is probably "the weak link". You could have a $50,000 system & hook up an old $100 CDP & it brings the whole system down.....

And/or you could start upgrading everything, gradually. Buying used, I'm thinking you could upgrade some/all of your components to a "whole better system", w/o going broke. (Just my 2 cents, good luck!).

steveaudio
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*Room is 17'x22' with a 17'x15' kitchen/breakfast area adjacent.....Speakers: NHT Model 2.5*

I can't pretend to be able to figure all this out, & I don't know all your components that well. But that's a very big room, by my standards. I do remember the NHT 2.5's--I listened to them in the mid-90's, I think they cost $1250 new, is that right? They certainly weren't bad.

*sparkled.....any opinions on an inexpensive upgrade path would be welcome*

I just can't figure how a system with NHT 2.5's is going to Sparkle in a room that large. Your components aren't "bad" by any means, but Sparkling can cost fairly big bucks....esp. in a room that large....
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