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Is it me? Will I ever be satisfied?

As we have become empty nesters, we put together or are putting together a nice dedicated two channel system consisting of B&W 804 D3, Levinson No. 333 ( this is an older amp 20+ years old), McIntosh C22 (just purchased) in which I have already upgraded the tubes, Linn Lp12 TT, Blue Sound for streaming.  I am using Transparent balanced cables and Transparent speaker cables - not sure of the exact model, but all Transparent cables are close to 20 years old as well.

My questions, while I think the system sounds good - even really good.  I don't think it sounds great.  I recently purchased the C22 to be used with the No. 333 which I replaced a McIntosh MA252, which i really like and use in another system, it didn't have enough power.  My room is our garage which we converted to a playroom years ago.  It is approximately 25' and 20' wide.  We sit about 12' from the speakers which are at one end of the room .. While I realize that this hobby or lifestyle can be never ending....  I am considering upgrading the cables next and last but not least, add a new Amp, McIntosh MC462 or MC312.

Wanted to get some feedback, thoughts, in site, advice what you experience, am I missing anything?  Thanks

goducks44
stuartk
2,383 posts
 

"So many questions that need to be answered before you throw money at it"

+1 

 

decooney
1,905 posts
 

List your likes (Pros)?

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List your dislikes (Cons)?

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What do you want MORE or LESS of with the sound?

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Have your equipment checked out by a tech, as previously described above.

 

If you can't describe it in writing, stop here. Go back and listen for a week, take notes, then reply to the very capable folks here on their 10th and 12th+ systems :) 

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flatblackround
279 posts
 

You can’t get no….

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russ69
3,360 posts
 

I’m going to be brutal here. I would never mix B&Ws with Mac gear. The thing you are missing is musicality. You need some gear that mates well with the B&Ws. A sweet sounding amp will do the trick. I’d look at a Parasound A21+. amp to get you in the right direction. If you want to spend more a pair of JC-1+. That will get you moving in the right direction.

P.S. Once you find that sweet spot you can be happy for many years. 

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rocray
1,447 posts
 

Some very good suggestions so far. It boils down to what are you unhappy with? Maybe go listen at a local dealer to get a feeling for what differences there are. Who knows,you might just be happy with what you have now?  Or is that just silly talk?? 

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