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Thoughts on my current system

Good evening all,

I am in the process of moving in the next couple of months and might be making some changes to my current system.  Any thoughts and or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.  

System is as follows:

Amp: Aragon 8008 mk 2.....I do have an Parasound Halo A21 that is sitting in a closet.  Basically brand new
Pre amp: Audio Research LS17 se 
Source: Cary CDP 1 cd player
Speakers: Sonus Faber Venere 3.0
Wattgate 381 outlet
Speaker cables: Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun
Interconnects: Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref mk.ii XLR 
Shunyata PS8/Defender with Zitron Alpha HC 20amp
Shunyata Zitron Viper for source
JPS Labs Pac Black for Amp & Pre amp

Everything is plugged into the PS8 including the Amp. 

Thank you in advance. 
  


adiorio
adiorio OP
33 posts
 
Thank you both for your reply.  My system sounds pretty good, although sometimes I feel it might be a bit soft.  I have thought about upgrading to the new Sonus Faber Venere S or perhaps something from Revel.  I just had the Aragon checked and its in perfect condition.  I sometimes put in the A21 as well.  In addition I would like to purchase something to take advantage of hi rez downloads. When I do move I will be in a larger room with 9 foot ceilings vs 8 foot I have currently.  It might be hard wood rather than carpet so that might have an impact too.         
goheelz's avatar
goheelz
297 posts
 
Since you asked: Dig out your old LPs, spend some cash on a decent analog rig, get some soul power, and begin enjoying high resolution sound.  In any case, your Cary CDP is getting sort of long in the tooth, and that might be the weak link.

You might also try a quality subwoofer to get back some of the the primal grunt you missed when you went for those pretty and svelte Sonus Fabers.

When it comes to audio boredom (you sound bored), the B-52s had it right in "Private Idaho": "get out of that state, get out of that state you're in!"

Best of luck.
topten
74 posts
 
Definitely change the carpet.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
So before you do anything...exactly why is there a Parasound amp sitting in the closet?  Get that thing out, hook it up and tell us how it sounds relative to the existing system.  Sometimes the desired goal is close at hand.
adiorio OP
33 posts
 
Thanks topten. So your saying hardwood over carpet then?
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