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where best to spend $2-3000 upgrade dollars in my system

Looking for help/opinions on where to best spend upgrade dollars in my system and recommendations.

Here's my current set up:

Musical Fidelity A300CR dual mono power amp

Musical Fidelity A3.2CR dual mono preamp

Musical Fidelity A5 CD Player

Kyocera T910 digital tuner

VPI Aries Scout with Dynavector MC 2x20 cart

Klipsch Cornwall II speakers

Also using Monster Cable Z2 Reference speaker cable, Cardas micro-twin phono cable, Van Den Hul D102MKIII cable for CD, and KimberKable PBJ for the rest

Lastly, using Furman Elite 15DMi line filter/power conditioner

Look forward to hearing ideas, thanks

bksuperphon2
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 

Everyone's preferences (I repeat, everyone's) in speakers will be different.  I think they inspire more loyalty and dislike that any other component.  Ask a question on the internet, and 12 people will reply with 17 different answers.

That being said, since you asked, my own personal "favs" are ProAc, PMC, Spendor, Vienna Acoustics, Silverline.  And given your previous experience with Klipsch, I strongly recommend you take a look at Spatial Audio.  Their M3s can be had, used, in your price bracket.  They might be just the ticket.

jadedavid
76 posts
 
Now that you have listed the room size, I can better understand your statement concerning low listening levels. 
The Cornwalls would tend to dominate a space of that size and would be limited in their ability to perform at their best, not having sufficient breathing room.
It would seem to be a rather "live" space from your construction details. 
Room treatments are always a "best buy" as they will stay with you throughout and hardware changes.
If speakers are in your future, twoleftears has provided some good reccomendations. Also add Harbeth to that list. 
Might be worth while to look into standmounts/monitors for that size room.
bksuperphon2 OP
16 posts
 

Yes@jadedavid,

I used to have the Cornwalls in a 16x20 room with carpet and upholstered furniture and a 10' ceiling. they performed better in that room without a doubt.

bksuperphon2 OP
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@twoleftears 

I did some research on the Spatial M3's. They sound interesting. I am going to try and find somewhere to audition them...probably have to drive to Chicago.

tomcarr
1,498 posts
 
Room treatment, room treatment, room treatment.
Cover all 1st reflection points of ceiling, front wall, side walls, rear wall.
I'm very happy with Primacoustic panels, purchased from Sweetwater Sound. Great product and service. Biggest bang/buck by far.
Also very happy with Anticables cables and ICs. Will soon be ordering their power cords.

Tom
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