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Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?

Adding Symposium shelves and rollerblocks to my monitor (Silverline SR17.5) equipped system definitely helped but bass is still not nearly as controlled as I'd like.

Until we move into a different house where I can have a dedicated room for audio, I cannot use subs or add panels, traps, etc. to the room.  

So, I'm left with the possibility of upgrading a component but I have no idea whether my integrated (Wells Majestic), transport (Sim Moon 260) or DAC (Aqua La Voce S2) might be the best candidate for upgrading.

DAC UPGRADE ?
Are R2R ladder DACs simply weak in this area?  Searching the threads, I found a reference to DAC power supplies having a strong influence re: bass control but I lack the technical expertise to utilize this fact. Please keep in mind that I do not enjoy DACs that prioritize resolution above all.  

TRANSPORT UPGRADE ?
Would replacing the Moon transport with say, the new Pro-ject CD Box RS2 T be a better choice? 

INTEGRATED UIPGRADE ?
Would an amp with more grunt be the best choice?

I can only upgrade one of these at this point.
Budget:
Integrated: 5K
Transport: 3.5K
DAC: 5K
stuartk

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aubreybobb
86 posts
 
Good footers for your speakers will decouple the speakers from the room.  You will get crisp bass and way smoother mids and highs.  

For 5 grand I would strongly recommend critical mass systems footers - LS 2.For me they meant the end of those 'wince' moments.

In my opinion the improvement is better than any equivalent costing component upgrade.   Check reviews on what's best forum.  These footers are pretty much the culmination of the CMS owners craft, developed over his lifetime.  At an affordable price in the context of what they do.

Best wishes
aubreybobb
86 posts
 
Hilde 45

Good footers for your speakers will decouple the speakers from the room. You will get crisp bass and way smoother mids and highs. 

I think when speakers are coupled to the floor the floor itself acts as a radiating body.  But I'm no techie and not sure this is the reason why the improvement is so major.  

I know it's not intuitive, but critical mass systems make great stuff and I trust them.  I can vouch for what worked for me.  Check out the reviews. 
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