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Suggestions for my next upgrade

I would love to get some suggestions for my next upgrade.  I have between $2000-3000 for my next upgrade.  I listen to 90% vinyl and 10% digital music.  Most of my listening is folk, acoustic guitar, and classic rock, but I do range into some jazz and blues. 

My current set up is:
Cary Audio SL-100 preamp
NAD C-272 amp
Pro-Ject RPM 1 with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge
Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 phono amp
NAD D 1050 DAC
Paradigm Monitor 11 speakers

The following is what I have been considering - although subject to change based upon items selling before my decision.
I am thinking to upgrade the speakers or the amp

The speakers that I am considering are:
Paradigm Prestige 85F - which are really pushing the budget
Contract Audio Black Moon - which I don't really know much about
KEF R900
B&W CM10 S2  - not a real fan of the appearance 

The Amps are:
PS Audio Stellar M700 pair - class D 350 watt
Quad Classic Monoblock - tube amp 15 watt
The amps couldn't be more different except that they are both mono block pairs.

Again, any thoughts would really be appreciated.
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shkong78
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I am happy to drive Lansch 4.1 (99db/W spec, real eff is 95db/W still very high) with either 8W 300B SET amplifier or 48W Line Magnetic 508 SET tube amplifier.



http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm

I also have this speaker as backup. That works well with tube amplifier.

If you are interested in the Vaugn Cabernett, please PM me.

I can let you audition it for 10 days to find out synergy with your current setup.

Thomas
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gillatgh
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My thoughts are a change from 2m blue to 2m black should immediately improve the analog experience. 
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bdp24
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Room acoustical treatment, assuming (and it’s a reasonable assumption) it's needed.
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jaysuzi OP
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Thank you everyone for the feedback.  
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noromance
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Change the 2 x 12AX7 tubes in your phono amp for a pair of older (NOS?) Telefunkens. You will be amazed.
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