You did not mention how much digital vs analog you listen to, but an upgrade from the Bluesound to separate streamer and DAC would make a considerable difference if digital is your thing.
Guidance
I’m new to the forum and wanted to get some guidance from the members.
I have been making a slow walk from an audio enthusiast to an audiophile, and at somewhat of a loss in terms of how to proceed with improvements / tweaks to my system. My current system is:
Michi x3 integrated
technics 1210 turntable with a Hana mh cartridge
blue sound node as my music transport and dac
dynaudio contour 30 floor standing speakers
Nordic purple flare speaker cables
all my interconnects are some version of audio quest rca cables
i have an isoacoustic zazen as base for my tt
I have synergistic research mig sx for isolation under the michi
and isoacoustics gaia 2s under the speaker
i feel like my system sounds pretty good and I personally get multiple hours of listening from my system (almost daily)but I feel like I am missing some weight in mid frequencies and the sound can seem thin now and then.
I’ve had the system as is for a few years and I’m starting to wonder what else could I do to improve the soundstage and improve the weighty-ness coming from my current system. I know for a fact that I’m going to go either separates route or get a very good integrated amp (gryphon 333 or dartzeel or vitus sia 30) in a couple of years and really don’t want to monkey with the amp. Any suggestions in terms of what I could change without spending a lot of money now (since I’m saving for the dream build) to improve my systems.
any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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@samiamsam If possible have one of two dedicated AC circuit breakers added for your audio AC needs along with upgraded AC receptacles. If that is not doable then at least upgrade your AC outlets vs standard outlets that you might be currently using. A power conditioner is a possibility if you can't go the route of dedicated circuits however I would suggest you work on your room acoustics first. |
Good deal. I am saying what I did because I spent too much on speakers with Be tweeters that turned out to be too bright -- not at the beginning, when my room sucked, but later after I got my room in better shape. In other words, good gear then didn't turn out to be good gear later. And I wasted a lot of time shopping and spending and then selling those speakers (and some other gear, too.). |
My room is small too. 14x15, 8' ceiling. First thing was acoustic treatments. Next was I figured out the best spots for the speakers and the listening seat. Then I added a pair of active subs to join my B&W 803 D3 speakers. That was revelatory. Deep, tight, clean bass. Also seemed to enlarge the soundstage. Biggest improvement from a gear change. But the room and the setup will dictate most of what you will hear. Get the room right and get the setup right before any gear changes. |
First get the AC power as clean/stable and quiet as possible. Then work on room acoustics and finally vibration control/better audio rack etc. Now you will be able to better evaluate the synergy of your system and find/correct the weakest link. I realize for many these steps are not the "fun" part of HEA but they are a necessity if you want to take this hobby on a serious level. |
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