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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

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overthemoon
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Enjoy the journey 

overthemoon
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What do you feel is the 'weak link' in your system based on how you use it?

Upgrading the Rega P6 will be a significant upgrade - my initial concern is you won't be able to realize the difference with the home theatre receiver.  The change in materials on the table and the better cartridge are very discernable in a revealing system.

I'm not familiar with your specific units; I experienced a significant upgrade when I transitioned from home theatre receiver to an integrated amplifier.  Going source first provides future value if you upgrade the pre-amp/amp down the road with equipment more revealing than your HT amp.

 

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