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System recommendations

Good afternoon.

I have an older system that I am thinking about making some changes to.  I feel I can get more out of the speakers than what I have currently.  Perhaps a different preamp, or maybe a new amp and preamp.  Here is my system: 

Aragon 8008 mk2/Amp
Aragon 28k mk2/Pre
Cary CDP1/Source
Dynaudio Excite 44/Speakers 

All cables are Wireworld Eclipse 8.  Interconnects are RCA not balanced as the pre is RCA only.

Power Cords are all Shunyata Venom VR10.  All plugged into a Shunyata PS8/Defender using a Shunyata Alpha HC 20amp to the wall.

I look forward to your responses.  

Thank you.  




  




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ghdprentice
7,879 posts
 
I would avoid lateral moves. I found, in general,  if you double the cost you get an “oh wow”. You always want to be pleasantly surprised at how much better the change has made your system
ghdprentice
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I would start with the preamp. There is a whole world of fantastic preamps out there. This is always the center of my system around which I change components. If you do not have a huge budget, I would recommend used high-end. The value is there for years to decades. Think Tubed preamps like those from Conrad Johnson, Audio Research, VAC. Very good solid state are also available from Pass and others, but I have found you tend to get a more natural sound for less money with tubed equipment.
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