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Where’s My Weakest Link?

Hi All,

I often find myself wondering where to put resources (money) to take my system to the next level. Over the years I have slowly acquired equipment and sometimes I am impressed with the “upgrade”, others I am disappointed with the change/cost ratio. I recently purchased Jim Smiths book, Get Better Sound and was blown away with the changes I was able to make with what I have but I am now back at crossroads of , whats next?

I am running a Bluesound Node 2i> Carver C-16 pre> Conrad Johnson Sonographe SA250> Thiel 1.2.

So what do you think the weakest link is / whats the smartest upgrade?

Thanks in advance!
otterbein

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otterbein OP
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@millercarbon. 

I obviously have interconnects but they are generic, couldn't even give you a brand. Monster speaker wire. And lets consider the rest “generic” due to a lack of knowledge. Do you find that changing one of these items can improve a system more than improving what I listed? 
otterbein OP
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Thanks all, it sounds like the amp/pre amp need to go. I will check out the Rega options. Does anyone have experience with  the Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier?
otterbein OP
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Thank you all for your insight, opinions and physcoanalytical analysis of one another.
otterbein OP
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@mahler123 do you have a favorite DAC in the $1000 range?
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