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Upgrade path question with $2k to spend

I'd like to make my next upgrade in my 2 channel signal path. Right now it goes

Ortofon 2M Bronze (cart) -> Pro-Ject Debut Carbon SB (table) -> Pro-Ject Phonobox DS+ (Pre-amp) -> Yamaha Avantage RX-2070 (amp) -> Focal Aria 936 (fronts) + HSU ULS-15 MK2 (sub)

I understand room treatment can give the best bang but lets count that out for now. From a purely component perspective what do you think I should upgrade? Im leaning towards the turntable. It was my first table and altough I upgraded the cart, its only a $500 table. I was thinking of maybe buying the Rega Planar 6 w/ Aria MC cart.

Suggestions welcome thanks!

icegeek
icegeek OP
8 posts
 

Ok I am spending my $2k on the Marantz TT-15.  After all your advice and looking at reviews of that table it seems like a steal.  I will report back.  Thanks everyone

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audphile1
5,443 posts
 

You received a sound advice to sell the yamaha and get an integrated like Hegel.
You’re on the wrong path with the Marantz TT-15 (killer table/cartridge combo) that you will run it into that Yamaha / project DS bottleneck and will successfully offset your $2000 purchase. Enjoy!

grossman616
130 posts
 

Whats with the Yamaha?? Ditch that thing and buy a proper amp/pre-amp.

The rest of your gear is fine. I don't get peoples addiction to clicks and pops.

I have a very nice TT set up but hardly use it.....

 

Get a real amp and you will be a very happy person. 2 grand, used ,will buy you many possibilities that you will enjoy for years.....

 

wb27
39 posts
 

Decware phone pre + Hana SL or Dynavector. I added Allnic 1201 and the Hana to a similar stereo and was amazed at the improvement….

overthemoon
457 posts
 

Enjoy the journey 

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