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Where do I go from here?

Really need some help.. my system is pretty wussie compared to you guys.. but I am trying to figure out where to spend my next oh say $800.. and I mean $800 cash PLUS the sale of existing equipment..
Here is my setup:

Preamp: Eico HF-85 no hum all original.
Amp: Threshold 400a (new caps)
CD Player: Onix XCD-88 (stock, no a/d upgrade)
Speakers: Vandersteen 2ce's (bi cabled).

I hear there is an upgrade for the Onix that warms it up.. I have the sockets; but need to buy the actual converters still..

When I bought the Vandersteens I knew I was finally "home".. I love the sound.. I wonder if upgrading to the 2ce signature models would be wise?

Anyhow.. thoughts.. I dont know where the next bang for the buck is.. I fear that I am at the point where I need to spend "big money" to make a difference like the vandersteens did..

Any help would be wonderful!
jprinz

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metralla
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Jprinz writes:
due to this forum I spent $200 on gold cd's on amazon last night
Don't just arbitrarily assume those gold CDs are better than the original (not remastered) CD release. If you want to know, try searching at http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/. It's a very common topic.

Regards,
metralla
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Some MoFi CDs have added bass lift and treble lift when compared to the originals. Commonly known as the "smiley face" equalization. MFSL is the example I was thinking of when you said you bought gold discs.

The early ones are good, but some listeners have a quibble over the equalization applied to the later releases. At least they don't add compression, unlike many remasters from major labels. (The "louder must be better" mantra.)

On the other hand, DCC remasterings are consistently good.

Just for interest, which albums did you buy?

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metralla
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The MoFi Pink Floyd is excellent, though not the finest of them all. The best CD of "Dark Side of the Moon" is the Japanese black triangle or black-face Harvest (CDP 7 46001 2 - CP35-3017 xxx). All Dark Sides are pretty good, and I bet you like that one.

Which "Fragile" gold is that? I have the Atlantic 82524-2 in the box, which is pretty nice - although the original "target" pressing (West Germany) may be the best CD for this album.

The Rush CD may not please you. It does not have a stellar reputation - a bit bright.

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metralla
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Ah, the new Yes by Mofi - that could be good, but I have not heard it.

The Montrose is done right - that's Steve Hoffman's work (remember that link I posted above - that's where all the classic rock junkies who know their stuff hang out. Go over and search their archives). Excellent - if you like their music.

Regards,
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