Recommendation on IC's and speaker for this system


Fellow Music and Sound Lovers, Please weigh in here:

Current System

Rotel 991 Cd Player (acting as transport only)
PS Audio digital Link III DAC
Audio Research LS-8 Tube Pre-Amp
Channel Island cd-200 mono-block Class D amps
Acoustic Zen Adagio Speakers
Monster power conditioner and have upgraded a few power cords to Signal Cable

Currently all IC's are Kimber Kable Silver Streak and
Speaker Wire is BetterCables.com wire

So.
Any suggestions on upgrade to IC's or wire? I know the Kimber are highly regarded but to me a bit too detailed/bright?

Appreciate Help
Thanks
Mark
mlapenta

Showing 2 responses by samhar

You might try all copper cables, anti-cables are a "cheap try" and some people swear by them, Cardas are very good also. Give yourself a little time to adjust to the "laid back" fuller sound of copper.
What tubes are you using in the LS-8 and what cable are you using between the transport and dac?
I had a monster power conditioner in my H/T system the sound improved when I removal it (your better off with nothing).
I think before you change anything else you need to replace those tubes and hear their impact on the sound my guess is your in for a pleasant surprise!!! If you have the funds get some Amperex 6922's or 7308's. JJ Tesla and even Electro- Harmonix would be an improvement IMO.