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Help wanted spending money and improving my system.

I’ve got the upgrade itch and would like feedback on what piece should be replaced or what should be added.  If this system was yours, which piece would you replace and what would you buy as a replacement or what would you add to improve the sound/experience.  I’m not considering replacing my cabling at this point in time.  Please, 1 item only.  So, what would you add or replace?  I’m very happy with what I’ve put together, but I’ve got the itch, and scratching is not enough!!  Current system:  Carver Crimson amp, Primaluna Dialogue preamp, Schiit Yggdrasil D/A, Schiit Lokius equalizer, Jays CD player Mk III, Oppo 103 (for SACD only) Thorens TD145 with Ortofon 2M Bronze, M&K V75 sub, Klipsch R-15 sub, Roon Nucleus, Mac mini server (for iTunes) and Goldenear Triton References, home made bass traps.


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ghdprentice
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Looking over your components, they look good, roughly at the same performance level. So unless you are looking to start an upgrade cycle then…

I would install a direct line (10 gauge). I just installed my second (just for my amp) and was surprised at the improvement. I would also experiment taking the equalized out of your system. I have always found them to degrade the sound. 

The Furman power conditioner a good choice. But it all depends on your house. Try with and without. Most places it helps, but occasionally a power conditioner will degrade the sound.
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audioman58
3,920 posts
 
Upgrade the digital will be a substantial upgrade, what’s your 
budget ?  I have been through a bunch of dacs spending $5 k 
andup isa substantial jump in musicality and naturalness,detail.
A excellent upgrade is the Bricasti M3 dac ,and a huge bonus is their Roon end point Streamer board with many trickle down technologies from their $$ dacs and all linear power supplies 
and a bunch of upper end technologies using Ethernet cable is a big improvement and everything is filtered,isolated and converted 
And  2 less cables,made in USA and quality throughout. 
nlitworld
57 posts
 
How about RCA cables. Check out Hapa Audio cables, specifically the Quiescence series. Even in my budget setup they made a world of difference in resolution and soundstage.
aewarren
587 posts
 
Listen to MC and/or treat your room. Your system components are fine as is and as someone else has said, if you make an upgrade to one of them, where do you stop?
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goheelz
291 posts
 
If vinyl is important to you, think about an upgrade to your turntable//cartridge/phono pre rig. 
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