System pairing


I currently have a very mid-fi at best system IMO. I was looking to do a new set up in the spring time and summer after I save up the funds to do so.

I'm just looking for suggestions on the compoents if people feel this would work, or something else I should try in a compoents place.

Turn table-VPI classic with dynavector 20 x cartridge.

BAT VK-31

Cary 306 professional CDP

Pass Labs X250 or X350

cables would be MIT shotgun series.

speakers I will be using Carver Amazing Silvers
bighead63

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sorry I need to clarify more. This is the system I was looking at moving to, not that I currently have.

I wanted to start a system from bottom up and don't know if this pairing of gear would mesh well together.
correct the only thing staying the same will be the Carvers.

I am moving into a new place in the Spring time and wanted to use my current system in an extra room I will have with some bookshelves or other tower speakers, and build a whole new system for my main 2 channel.

I have put a lot of thought into each item, however just was unsure if everything would mesh well or if there was something better in the price classes that I'm looking at.

I know there are better speakers out there besides the Carvers, but for me I love their sound, and I love Ribbons.
Thanks for the suggestion with Maggies. I've heard a few pairs of Maggies and really enjoyed their sound so I will have to look into that model!

and ah room treatments, everything in a set up matters is what I believe, so room treatments will be a must.

Do you guys think though that a pairing of BAT and Pass will mesh well? I've only heard one set up to this day with that pairing but didn't have a lot of time with it to give it a true critical listen.
Srwooten, do you think the system would be better off with a Pass Labs pre rather than the BAT?

And if not MIT cables (which I'm a huge fan of btw) what would you suggest?
Phono stage at the moment would be a modded Jolida, however not sure what I would use yet with the new system.

Thanks for the suggestion regarding using a Pass pre, which of the models do you think would be the best pairing with the X250 or X350?