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Need help upgrading

I am planning on upgrading my whole system.My limit will be around $5000.00 to $7000.00 even though I do like my current set up.

B&W 683's
B&W HTM62
B&W 685's
B&W ASW300 x 2
Rotel RMB 1075
Rotel RSP-1069
Rotel RCD-1072
Pioneer SX-780
Epson 720 PJ
PS3
APC H15
IC's and cables MIT Shotgun S3
I just am not 100% satisfied.
So what should I upgrade first.Should I upgrade speakers or electronics?I am not sure I want to stay in the Rotel and B&W family.Even though both are excellent products at times there is just a bit to much clarity for me with this combo.I will be looking for a fluid,smoother,more musical and less cold sound that the Rotel/B&W produces.
I may even go the route of receiver instead of separates but would prefer separates.For speakers I am looking for a little more on the bottom end without loosing any in the mid and top.Any recommendations are welcome.I listen to 70% music and 30% movies and tv.Will consider used.Thanks.
As a after thought I want to say that I just can not get the combo I have now to be satisfying.I have tried different IC's,power cords,dedicated circuits,power conditioners,speaker cables and so on.I have at times thought that I had it all just right but with extended listing and over time it ends up falling short of what I like.
shaunp
riley804
1,224 posts
 
*** I am not saying that it can't be done *** as many members have combined 2 channel and HT together with good results, but I think when you try to combine the two, you have to find equipment that will work for both. Sometimes your choices are limited or equipment that will work is a little more than what we would like to spend.

I say focus on which one is more important or is it possible to leave this system as is and move it to another room and then do a seperate 2 channel ?
celtic66
1,653 posts
 
The Rotel processor is probably at the core of all this. If you want to maintain the integrity of the home theater and improve the music reproduction I would consider Signal Cable throughout replacing the MIT. If it still doesn't get you there........consider replacing the processor. Also, the 1072 makes for a very decent transport and a Scott Nixon Chibi or Audiosector DAC would kick the snot out of the on board DAC correcting a lot. Just my humble thoughts.
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