What should I upgrade next?


I am wondering what others think is my "weakest link" in my system.... Here's what I have:
Ayre C5xe CD Player
Pass Labs X-1 preamp
Pass Labs X350.5 amp
B&W 802N (original generation)
transparent ultra XL xlr from CD player to preamp
transparent reference w/XL xlr from preamp to amp
transparent ultra bi-wire speaker cables.
smatsumu

Showing 1 response by studiosoundman

I recently spotted an ad for Audiopoints that fit B&W here on Audiogon. We had vintage 801 Matrix III’s in the studio for some time and found that adding these devices led to a much more musical outcome. These brass cones worked beyond our expectations so we decided to hold on to the monitors. If you are happy with the 802’s then in my opinion I would upgrade them. The increase in speaker performance is well worth the price of the points.

I would also follow up with LAK’s advice and work on cleaner power, isolation transformers, AC distribution or better racking prior to room treatments.