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Speakers for a Rega system

I have an all-Rega system -- DAC, Brio-R amp, and RS3 speakers. Recently I have been thinking that I could do better on the speakers but don't want something that would be an over-kill for the system (perhaps under $2,500 retail?). I mostly listen to classical jazz and the room is probably 300 sq ft.
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akg_ca
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that all-Rega kit synergy -- properly implemented -- is tough to beat. I have R1s in my B system and I have an all REGA A system (Rega Osiris / Rega Isis / Rega R9s)

Q1: what's missing for you? Why I ask is because REGA SYNERGY nirvana requires appropriate speaker cables, ICs, and power chords.

Speaker cables: I've swapped in/out quality Atlas Ascent, Van Den Hul Teatrack and REGA's own QUATTRO in my systems

ICs: ditto: ATLAS Navigator all-cu, VDH, Rega Couple, Nordost Frye (current A system)

Power chords (Rega's own brand work very well)

A little experimenting with these first would my first step IMO.
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akg_ca
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a couple of comments:

(1)Speaker placement to improve bass response - have you moved the speakers as close to the back wall as you can? it makes a big difference in increased bass response.

(2) ICs, speaker cables, power chords: the effect of quality in these cannot be understated. The effects can be huge! REGA COUPLE ICs, REGA QUATTRO or SC42 speaker cable, REGA's own power chords (all of these are custom made for REGA to Rega specs by KLOTZ in Germany) are great quality, actually recommended by REGA as premium performers with all REGA gear, and an affordable bargain to boot.

(3) Small question please re: your recorded audio digital files? What format are the? FLAC or AIFF or ??.

The better the stored digital file format (less compression) results in a a not-so-subtle increase in performance particularly in bass response and overtall detail.
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