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Upgrade from Quad 11L?

My current setup:

Music Hall cd25.2
Music Hall a25.2
Quad 11L
Onkyo T-9 tuner
Audioquest Alpha-Snake interconnects
No-name 12-gauge speaker wire

The 11Ls just replaced Paradigm Mini Mk3s. A big improvement: I love the Quad's detail, clarity, and pace. So much that I'm contemplating an upgrade to Quad 12Ls (if I can find the old version) or Quad 12L Actives (which I know I can get; the MH a25.2 would serve as a preamp).

My sense is that the system as it stands is well-balanced, and I'm actually very satisfied with what I hear. So I'm trying to decide whether this is an itch I should scratch. My suspicion is that I should stand pat and think about long-range upgrades rather than tinker now, but input would be helpful. I listen to all kinds of music, but Wilco and Radiohead are playing most often. Thanks.
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magnumpi205
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Have the 11Ls and 12Ls.
Have always had tubes on the 11L. Added a class D amp and have been very pleased. Have always loved the musicality of the 11Ls but now they seem much faster as well.
12L are a bit punchier, but you can always add a sub.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Have had a sub hooked up to 12Ls and found them easy to set up.
Have a MH25 cd player tubed by Dan Wright, great sound.
Missed the speaker cables issue. Would try:
Kimber 8tc
PNF Symphony
Audio Art 5s
Could add a substantial improvement in sound for a reasonable price. Match with Kimber Hero or PNF interconnects for more improvement.
Audio Advisor has great sound panels for under $100.
"Get better Sound" by Jim Smith should help work you through this, also.
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