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What's my best upgrade options

Hello Audiogon forum,

I have an opportunity to upgrade something, but I'm unsure what the best option would be.  I just got a pair of Magico A5s, and they were a huge upgrade to my system.  I think what I'm looking for is more clarity, more crystal clear detail, maybe lower noise floor, if that makes sense.  I have an ARC Ref 150, PS audio BHK pre and stellar phono pre.  My sources are a Rega P3 with an older Ortofon MC 30 and a Cary audio CD500 cd player.  My cables are a mix of whatever I got from a dealer buying complete systems a long time ago, and some i've bought since.  I also have a surge protector I run everything thru, except the amp, I run it directly into the wall.

My options are a PS audio power conditioner, a rega P6 with newer ortofon MC cartridge, maybe a PS audio CD player or jay's audio CD player.  I could also get better speaker cable, and / or XLRs.

Thanks y'all.  1st post!

dothebluecolts

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yoyoyaya
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@OP As others have said, the system is completely unbalanced in terms of the source components versus the rest of it. If you listen to a lot of vinyl, the Rega 3 is the weakest component of all. Without breaking the bank, a Technics SL 1300G and, for example, a Hana ML cartridge would be a big improvement.

Also, have you listed to the system with the surge protector out of circuit? You don't say what make it is, but in general, inexpensive power conditioners are rarely an improvement.

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