2. misc-audio
  3. 1206113732

What would you upgrade next ??

My system is finally sounding pretty good. Actually gives me goosebumps. But I'm always looking for the "weak link" in the system. I'd like opinions on what to upgrade next. I'm looking for retrieval of micro-details, air and space around each instrument and voice, 3D imaging, "palpability" of all the voices and instruments. Here is my system:
CDP: Arcam FMJ CD23T
Pre: ARC SP3c (complete upgrade/restoration at factory)
Pwr: ARC VT100 MkII (just re-tubed)
Spkrs: Acoustic Zen Adagio
Sub: Focal JM Labs SW900
Interconnect and Spkr Cables: Analysis Plus
Other: Speltz Autoformer set for 2X, use 8 ohms taps.

Thanks for your inputs.
MABonn
mabonn

Showing 2 responses by dave_b

dave_b's avatar
dave_b
3,159 posts
 
Get rid of the autoformers and try a pair of AV123 supertweeters...job done!
dave_b's avatar
dave_b
3,159 posts
 
Mabonn, I have owned many 50K plus sytems over the years, both tube and solid state (my ears are pretty good). I recently added the AV123 supertweeters to my Krell Resolution 2 speakers (musical but not the last word in air and extension). What they do is add smoothness and better articulation across the frequency band, from the lowest lows to the upper most range. Sparkle and air are definately augmented but not in an overt manner..it just sucks you in to the point that trying to remove them causes great sadness! By the way, they use almost 0 volts and come with a superb set of interconnects (I tried to better them but to no avail). Also, if you use the 8ohm taps of your ARC amp directly, bypassing the autoformers, you will illuminate your soundstage and create far more focus...Hell, I used a VT100 on my Watt/Puppy 6's with no problems. The supertweeters were a low cost, completely refundable experiment that payed off big time!!
More to discover