grislybutter

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Weakest link in my system
this is truly high level stuff and looking at the photos I see the cables on the floor. Isn't there some principle to elevate those? Just curious...  
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@lanx0003 I have been looking at the Parasound 2125 at an auction which is why I mentioned it @shtinkydog close! I will message you, I am already experimenting with the higher quality sound thanks to a generous member    
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@audiotroy yes the NuPrime looks solid!   
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@stuartk I understand. Given how "budget" my current amp is, it could be an improvement though - or so I thought. I already have had a lot of help here and I think I will be on the right track.   
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@curiousjim  Wow. Exactly, Thank you! I have been looking at the different combinations and wondered why some integrateds have the main input and the preamp our and then connected with a dongle vs. just the preamp. That's how ignorant I am. I do... 
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I go to Stereo Unlimited once a month or so to clean records. And they do have a lot of nice used gear. I haven't approached them with an offer lower than the posted price, but good idea!  
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@tomic601 you are Santa :) I will follow up, thank you  
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@immatthewj I did think about buying a preamp from the big retailers for around a $1500 on a credit card. I think it's a good idea actually because it would show me if there is a difference. The downside is that once I return it, I would have to g... 
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thanks @ellajeanelle I was hoping to get one component for about $400, to upgrade and then later on upgrade the other component  
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@mahgister the Sansui looks awesome!  
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@audphile1 as I wrote above it’s a 2 channel denon receiver, from the 90s, with a preamp out. 50Watts into 8Ohm @knotscott I am trying trying trying the separates route but everyone pushes back :) @dekay thanks!  
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@mahgister Merry Christmas to you too! @ozzy62 right. I know it won't buy much. I thought a Parasound 2125 power amp, the Parasound P3 would be an upgrade. @mesch it's a Denon receiver. It has what I prefer, it's 2 channel, no phono, with preamp... 
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@audphile1 @stuartk I thought separates were the better direction. But I understand the rationale. My logic is, I am trying to upgrade one tiny step at a time. First I would get a better power amp or better preamp than what’s inside my current ... 
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@mahgister Dynadio evokes  
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thanks @noromance  @stringreen yes, I am trying to go for Parasound. But I shall look at cheaper options too