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How good can it get, really? - my stereo sounds amazing!

I really love my stereo currently. I keep thinking I should be looking for the next piece to upgrade - phono stage, stereo subs, etc., but honestly not sure what to change or why I’d potentially spend more money to achieve a result that’s lesser or equal to my current sound quality. I sorta feel clueless as to how to proceed without screwing up what I have. I know it can get better but honestly I’m at a place when I just don’t know how it can. Hmmmmm.... not a bad problem I guess. Open to suggestions for sure. Thx.
paulgardner
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mijostyn
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Paul, listen to mike. Smart guy.
paulgardner OP
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Some straightforward advice here. I like it. I’m gonna get a second sub to see how that changes things. Can’t wait!
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zavato
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If you’re thrilled with your system- STOP! You are done. Buy music 

I reached the point of being thrilled 4 years ago. Since then the only $ I’ve spent on my system has been to service a 40 plus year old tuner. 
paulgardner OP
183 posts
 
Zavato, I hear ya. The only thing I’d like to explore is going back to an all tube signal path and stereo subwoofers
audiozenology
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The answer is almost always your room. If it is not your room, then the answer is likely your speakers and how they interact with your room. Maybe it is your amp in combination with your speakers, and maybe you have screwed that up with a speaker cable that attempts to do something unneeded and screws up other stuff in the process. If vinyl is your poison, then it could be your turntable setup, but ... see above.

I think most people are on endless tweak searches because their acoustic fundamentals are lacking. People with well designed rooms with accurate neutral speakers tend to be "happier" than those without ... and usually just listening to other people's system, or a visit to a dealer showroom reminds them how good they have it.
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