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Where do I go from here, keep it clean

I have made a number of changes in the last year or so, and I am very happy with my system. If I was informed that I would never be able to change anything in the system, I would not lose much sleep over it. So far, I have not received this message, although I think my wife is getting close to issuing it.

Anyway I am curious what other think would be a good upgrade of what I own now.

The entire system is run off of two dedicated circuits and employs PS Audio outlets, whatever they're called. I know Porter Ports are better but I've had these longer than I've known Albert. Actually I moved them out of my old house.

My cables are all Purist. One pair of ICs are Museaus, the rest are Venustus. The speaker cables are single terminated but bi-wire runs (or two sets of cable) in a single jacket. Don't ask!

My TT is a Sota Star w/ Rega RB 900 and Benz Glider cartridge. The CDP is a Sony SCD 777es. Pre-amp is a new/upgraded to the latest release 7 LX 357, the phono is an upgraded Pass Labs Ono, that is now close to the Xono but still a single chassis. My amp is the Krell FPB 700cx, and the speakers are Kharma Ceramique 1.0.

The room has been moderately treated with a number of things to prevent unwanted reflections, but could still be better.

If a fuller look at the system would be helpful use this link. http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/vs_user.pl?vstrt&1026696824&viewmine&publ

My own inclination would be to upgrade the front end. IMO the Sony is the weakest link, but it is a lower priority than the TT/arm/cartridge. I appreciate any good advice.
128x128nrchy
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kehut
668 posts
 
Hey Nrch- Sweet system. I just took a peek at your system post. Always liked the Klyne and Sota offerings from yesteryear and felt they are timeless performers. I bet those Kharma's are outstanding. I think I agree with Jfrech in that the CD would be next and phono cart and tonearm upgrades would be worthwhile. I indeed recommend either the Porter ports of my favorite FIM 880 outlets. You also seem to have put treatments on the wood panel walls which is a good idea..Perhaps some more strategic use of sound absorber/diffusers would be good...just a thought. Overall, a very nice set up. Dont know about your PC's, but the better ones from the likes of Elrod or Electraglide make a substantial improvement.
Your system is definately one to be proud of and happy with for some time. Congrats! :) Ken
ohlala
1,236 posts
 
What's weird is that I clicked on Nrchy's "System" and automatically gained access to his system builder. Lucky for him I am using a computer I am sure Audiogon knows is mine. My find has been the Music Metre Silver ICs are overall better, less colored than Purist's, which would be a cheap upgrade, but nothing says lovin' like a very high-end TT. (I really have no advice).
dirtyragamuffin
213 posts
 
Nrchy, that looks like a gorgeous system!

>"The room has been moderately treated with a number of things to prevent unwanted reflections, but could still be better."<

I have a bunch of MiniTrap bass absorbers by RealTraps, http://www.realtraps.com/ , and plan to order more in the next week. If you would like to audition some of them in your room some time, drop me an email.
mejames
986 posts
 
send the Sony for some mods I would try the absolute truth tube modification by Dan Wright
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Looks like an excellent system, Nrchy.

I think that the best way of answering the question is to find out what areas of improvement, if any, you are looking for. Asking us is fine, but without a compass to lead us, you could get a lot of information that does not take you in a direction you are looking to move towards.

Just guessing, I would presume you like a dynamic, fast, clean, and detailed sound. Is this at all correct? Like many audiophiles who have built their systems in the correct way, you have arrived at a destination that looks pretty clear on paper. It's generally the best way, as I always believe that knowing what a person wants, then building towards that is the only way to go.

The questions you should ask yourself are:
1) Does my system synergy provide me the sound I am looking for?
2) Is this the direction, in terms of sound, that I truly desire

I believe that once you have the answers to these questions, you can then go about taking your system however further you are looking to go from here.
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