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Upgading my H/T system - What to do???????

My home theatre system consists of a Dennon 3300 amp using Paridigm mini monitor 20's, Paradigm cc350 center, and Paradigm ps1200 sub. Lately my system has been sounding plain and dull. It seems to be missing that brilliant, in you face crisp sound that I once thought it had. Recently, I have been lookng at a couple different options to upgrade my system. Systems 1: Rotel RMB 1075 amp($1400)can$ and the rsp 1066($1800)can$ pre amp using my speakers. or Option 2: Anthem mca 50($2000)can$ amp and Anthem avm 20($3800)can$ pre amp using my speakers. or Option 3:use my Denon 3300 with new speakers such as Tannoy system 6 or 8. Or should I just upgrade everything?? I just want a great sounding system that I will be happy with, without braking the bank. If anyone has any suggestions, input or comments, it would be greatly apprciated in helping me make up my mind.
Thanks,
Jim
jcotoole
prpixel
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I've owned a Denon AVR3300 and was really happy with it. IMO it's the best surround receiver that Denon made. I currently own an Anthem AVM20, with aragon amp, and they will bury me with it. I don't think that there is anything wrong with your system.

A few suggestions:

1. Possible hearing loss. As we age we loose some hihg frequency hearing.

2. Change is room furnishings. Moving furniture, floor treatments and wall hangings can change the "sound" of the room.

3. The upgrade bug has hit. This bug can cause major hearing loss and financial ruin. I know when I get the bug, my system sounds like crap.

Good Luck!
unclejeff
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Figure out how much you are willing to spend.

Go listen to several systems costing as much.

Come home, pour yourself a really good glass of wine.

If, after listening to the new stuff, your own system still sounds so bad, go spend some money.
tmacec
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I am in same boat, however, my system is 16 years old. So much has changed. I recently purchased Magneplaners and narrowed pre/pro-amp choices to Rotel and Anthem. I have decided on the AVM20 and the MVA50, which I will be getting in two-three weeks. Also waiting for Odyssey monoblocks for mains. It'll be a while before I can tell you how it all sounds together, but I have researched this for a while and the decision was tough. Good luck.
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