Upgrade path question with $2k to spend


I'd like to make my next upgrade in my 2 channel signal path. Right now it goes

Ortofon 2M Bronze (cart) -> Pro-Ject Debut Carbon SB (table) -> Pro-Ject Phonobox DS+ (Pre-amp) -> Yamaha Avantage RX-2070 (amp) -> Focal Aria 936 (fronts) + HSU ULS-15 MK2 (sub)

I understand room treatment can give the best bang but lets count that out for now. From a purely component perspective what do you think I should upgrade? Im leaning towards the turntable. It was my first table and altough I upgraded the cart, its only a $500 table. I was thinking of maybe buying the Rega Planar 6 w/ Aria MC cart.

Suggestions welcome thanks!

icegeek

Showing 2 responses by mrskeptic

Having everything separate means having lots more connection points and the various wiring to connect all of it together so a good integrated would be the way to go. The old, worn out thought process said monoblocks, and all the associated stuff to go with them was the way to go but technology has come a long way and modern integrated amps sound every bit as good as separates. 

As for WPC, chances are you never or rarely reach that 200 level and there are lots of integrateds that are rated at 120 or 150 wpc that will play as loud as you want (unless you're playing outdoors or in a concert hall). Peachtree and Parasound are two that come to mind.

Since this on Audiogon, it should go without saying that you can get more for your money buying used, even at these semi-inflated prices. Lots of options.