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Which upgrade should be my priority?

I was going to buy a new integrated amp to replace my Yamaha receiver,but money is tight right now. My choices
are:
1)Atacama Audio Nexus 6 speaker stands ($160)
2)New Power Cord for Music Hall MMF CD25 cdp. ($100)
3)12ft.Speaker Cable to replace 6yr old Monster 12 gauge($100).

Please let me know which I should upgrade first, what product you recommend,and if you have any experience with your recommendation. Thanks a lot for your help on my other threads.
bundee1
ozfly
887 posts
 
I agree. Save up for the amp unless your speakers are poorly positioned and you plan to keep the speakers for a while. There are some really good deals out there right now for some nice integrated units (I thought I saw a pretty nice $300 piece -- Luxman? -- plus there are quite a few in the under $500-600 range). Getting a new amp will make a big difference. Good luck.
bundee1 OP
147 posts
 
thanks guys,anyone own atacama stuff or can recommend any other good speaker stands?
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theo
2,665 posts
 
Personnaly I give natalie my vote.The other tweaks are a waste of money if the signal isn't there to begin with. You are obviously looking at the right web-site to do just that.
Find a good pre-amp and amp and build from there then any tweaks will bear fruition.
ohlala
1,234 posts
 
If budget is tight, you could use cloth-covered cinder(sp?) blocks, so you can save for an amp. I used to have a pair of stands that were work well, sand-fillable for ~$80. I think the brand is Premier. They are often sold with Paradigm monitors. Call Hillcrest Hi-Fi in Dallas, they'll know what it is for sure.
stealth93es
64 posts
 
You might consider a dedicated circuit from your service panel with hospital grade outlet. All of the other upgrades will be much more effective with this upgrade. Cost should not be more than $150.00 if you hire an electrician, less if you can do it yourself.

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