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Next Upgrade Help

Hi, didn't know what forum this belonged so I am winging it.

I want to know what most of the experienced audiophiles feel is the weakest link in my system that I should focus on improving.

Audio Research SP8 Pre
Aragon 4004 MkII Amp
Burson 160D Dac
Linn LP12/Ittok Benz Micro M2(?)
B&W DM 640
Velodyne HGS12
Denon C615 usind as a transport only
Grover and MIT cable

Thanks all!
jimbones
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
Have you done any room treatment to your listening room? If you haven't, your room is your weakest link.
loomisjohnson
1,943 posts
 
your speakers are the obvious upgrade candidate. you haven't specified a budget or your listening room, but since you have a monster 200w amp i might look at something that thrives with a lot of power, like revel or dynaudio.
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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
Having used a modded Aragon 3002 (300Wpc), which was a very good sounding amp, I switched to tubes, a VAC PA 35.35, for a considerable uptick in sound quality. I can't comment on how such an amp would match up with your speakers, but I do know a better amp will make a difference. You might consider some mods on your Aragon, that can make a real difference, if you really like that particular amp.

Good luck, regards,
Dan
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