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Where’s My Weakest Link?

Hi All,

I often find myself wondering where to put resources (money) to take my system to the next level. Over the years I have slowly acquired equipment and sometimes I am impressed with the “upgrade”, others I am disappointed with the change/cost ratio. I recently purchased Jim Smiths book, Get Better Sound and was blown away with the changes I was able to make with what I have but I am now back at crossroads of , whats next?

I am running a Bluesound Node 2i> Carver C-16 pre> Conrad Johnson Sonographe SA250> Thiel 1.2.

So what do you think the weakest link is / whats the smartest upgrade?

Thanks in advance!
otterbein
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hilde45
4,974 posts
 
Just one fact to add to the good other ones here:
I have a Node 2i and recently added an Orchid MHDT Tube R2R DAC. I now stream through the Orchid; I've noticed improvement. 
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asvjerry
4,670 posts
 
@noromance ...Well put @ 4/14 9:02  ;)
An innocent query unleashing the inevitable suggests the weak link is between the ears....
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asvjerry
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I learned this long ago....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKZtt2yEwfs

The movie illustrated this principal (and others!) obscurely, but succinctly...
audite84
110 posts
 
OP, 

If you love the sound of your power amp and is not ready to part with it, try replacing the electrolytics as almarg suggested. You'll hear a difference. I just replaced the electrolytics of a c-j MF-2100 power amp, PF-R and PV-10AL preamps and am happy with the result. Can't speak for the Carver. 
needlebrush
99 posts
 
I don’t get it, someone kindly asks for advice and is besieged with scolding lectures. Why do the agitated narcissistic flat screen “ generals” always bully people when an innocent question is asked? 
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