What would be the weakest link in this setup


for redbook CD performance.

Room size: 16'W x 19'L X 8'H
Speaker: JM Lab Electra 926 with REL Strata III
AMP: Bryston 3B SST (150W/ch)
Pre/Pro/DAC: Meridian 561M
CD Transport: Arcam DV79

and how would you improve it?
eandylee
I would say the amp is the weak link - I would get a McIntosh amp. My Mc works great with my 926s.
Thanks for the input.

Lak: I just started builing up my system, so don't really have those fancy accessoris, but would appreciate any recmmendation and advice on those that goes well with my setup.

Aball: I looked at McIntosh amps, but aren't those little bit more expensive?

Mlauner: The Arcam DVD/CDP will only act as a Tranport to the Meridian processor. Do you still think it's not good enough? Any other suggestions?
I would try a YBA amplifier in your system. They seem to mate well with JM Labs speakers. If that was my system, the amp would be the first to go.
I think that all of the equipment you listed is an excellent starting point. Before replacing any of it I would heed Lak's recommendations. Every piece of the audio chain is important, and until you have experience with those "fancy accessories" as you call them, you won't know their true value.

In my experience I would leave room acoustics until last, and go for cables, power conditioners and dedicated power lines, probably in that order.

As far as recommendations are concerned, I have different equipment so I am not sure how my choices will work for you. However, if it helps, I use Tara Labs Air series interconnects and Richard Gray power conditioning and am thrilled with the results.

Just my opinion. :o)