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Suggested upgrade paths

So, I am looking at spending 5k to improve the sound of my very modest system. I currently have a Rotel 1592. Being fed by an Eversolo DMP A6. I’m using the Rotel DAC, as I didn’t like the ESS DAC. This feeds a pair of Wharfedale Super Lintons. 

While it sounds ok with the volume at 60-65. If I want it louder, the treble is shrill to my ears and the bass not as clear/punchy as I prefer. I run the bass at +3. I am considering purchasing a subwoofer, along with a DAC/DDC. 

The room is roughly 450 sq ft with 10’-12’ coved ceiling. Looking for upgrade path suggestions for the mentioned 5k investment. Thanks in advance.

nucleardog61

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sls883
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You've posted under "what's playing on your turntable".  Do you have the same issues with bass and sibilance with vinyl? 

sls883
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Not being familiar with your gear, I would start by reading reviews on my gear to see if the issue with sibilance or bass is common to any of my gear.

 

I would guess that the bass issue is speaker related.  Either placement, the speaker itself, or both. 

 

Sibilance drove me nuts for years. I tried different cables which kinda helped by rolling off the top end a bit, but it didn't solve my problem.  I just blamed it on poor recordings. Thinking my gear is now so revealing that all of the crap recordings are more noticeable. 

 

My problem turned out to be a well regarded tube preamp.  Replacing it pretty much fixed the problem.  Upgrading my dac also improved things. Now, I have a revealing system and I don't even think of sibilance. At one point, I had almost concluded that sibilance was just something that I'd have to live with.  I was wrong. 

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