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Next upgrade options

Hello all,

So, I have invested quite a bit and reached this audio chain (listed below). I also upgraded power cables, interconnects and speaker cables. So far, I am pretty happy and found noticeable difference with every step of the way.

I am seeking advise/opinion from fellow audiophiles on what can be the next upgrade.. I am seeking more body, fullness and perhaps a little more analog sound.

Option 1 - speakers (not sure what . I love bookshelf)

Option 2 - separates on Amp ( perhaps Gryphon or M10x with a pre-amp)

 

Chain -

Aurender N20 --> DCS Rossini DAC + master Clock --> Luxman 509z --> b&W 805D4 + dual Rel s510

 

I love and hate this hobby .. 

saurabhgarg

Showing 1 response by vthokie83

vthokie83
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I personally prefer separates, but definitely a tube preamp.

Sell the Luxman and get a tube preamp (Aric Audio Motherlode $5,500, Don Sachs/Lynn Olson Raven $5,500 (sold by Spatial Audio), Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 $8,500, Supratek Cabernet $4,000 to $6,500.

Add the amplifier of your choice (Audio Research, CODA, Audio Research, Gryphon, etc), and you will be on your way. For disclosure, I own the Aric Audio Motherlode XL (with XLR connections), with CODA S5.5 class A SS amplifier and an Aric Audio Transcend EL34 "Push Pull" amp

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