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System assessment...

Just retired...I have the time and interest to consider system upgrades. Although I have some very nice gear, I'm not sure about the synergy of the system as a whole. My system has been assembled over many years, gradualy making upgrades and improvements. Sadly, all changes have been done through thorough research, and educated risk taking.. I don't have access to a brick and mortar shop, a 5 hour drive to Chicago or Twin Cities... 

I'm looking for opinions regarding my system. Do I have components that don't necessarily complement each other based upon others experience and opinions. I'm open to stepping back and rethinking the entire system if necessary. Below is a list of my components and speakers. 

Aestthetix, Mimas , integrated w/DAC 

Jay;s Audio M2 transport

VPI Prime w/ Shyla cart

Manley Chinook, Upscale Audio Special, phono

KEF ref. 1 (not Meta)

(2) REL SHO S/3 subs

Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables

My other cables are a hodgepodge  collection of  budget and midrange quality.

Any observations?

Thanks.

 

larseand

Showing 1 response by grislybutter

grislybutter
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I am very much on the same page about the warmth. The first question is if you are happy with your speakers? The second is the amp. For me, those two determine the liquidity and the warmth. Of course the phono stage and source matter too, but I would start with the first two. I think it’s better to start with a bright and revealing system and scale towards the warm so that you know where to stop. I found tube preamp-ss amp the best combination, not too muddy, not too bright.

But it sounds like you have terrific components, I have no experience in that price range.

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