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What is my weak est link...? Suggestions please.

So here it is: I have a budget of $4000 to upgrade one of the following:

Speakers: Hales Concept 2 (one tweeter - one 7" driver)
Pre: Adcom GFP-750 (Nelson Pass design)
Amp: Adcom 5800

My Thoughts:

Speakers are built like tanks - solid walnut & concrete. Although they lack bottom end.

Bought the Pre years ago; A/B'd them to a Krell Pre ("lower line") which I was prepared to buy. Based on my audition at that time, I picked the Adcom.

Originally, I was thinking about a McIntosh 300 watt amp to replace the Adcom. However, does anyone have any experience with the Adcom GFP-750 as compared to other pre-amps? Also, do you think $$$ would be better spent replacing the Hales with a pair of BW801? I could add a subwoofer, but I kinda like the simplicity of the two speaker set-up.

Thanks for any positive feedback! It is great to have a support community out here in iPod world...

ABP
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abp689 OP
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Thanks for the quick response all; the input was great!

I was planning on buying the Mac; I think more due to aesthetics than need. From the responses listed below, I am going to start researching a good sub for the system.

Room:

I have been listening to the same system for years; I just moved my system upstairs to this current room - and it sound like a NEW system. I can't believe it. The room set-up is outstanding and shows how a good room can add to the dynamics of a system. Part of the architecture has curved walls, with slanted ceiling, and a three foot opening at the top, curtain and plants have also helped.

Power Conditioner:

I got lucky on this one. A GE engineer was shipped an extra power conditioner for a scintillation detector and gave it to me. Weighs 85 lbs, looks like a wort hog, and is outstanding.

Cable: Do you really think I can find a good cable for only $3k? I have a $4k budget. Maybe this was suggested and an "entry level" cable.
abp689 OP
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Just stumbled upon this thread after a year off this site.

I upgraded my amp with an MC352 and it has been a great addition to my system. I based this purchase off of many google searches from members of this site and it was very helpful. I would also like to thank those that responded to my original question with helpful remarks and quality direction; this has been especially appreciated in an every decreasing pool of hobbyist.

I would also like to add that several of the comments directed to my question showed this hobby at it's worst. And it is disappointing. I have no interest in defending my lack of experience, knowledge, or inability to articulate every variable required to gain a proper and non-biting response. It just takes the fun out of it guys.

When I have mastered a subject and someone ask basic, fundamental, or even flawed questions, I do not highlight their ignorance, but complement their initiative. In addition, I am excited that someone values what I know.

As far as the $3000 cable, I was not a serious. It was a failed attempt at humor as I tried to get to know you all.

For the inconsiderate few, don't make the good ones around here look bad.

Happy Holidays-
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