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Where to take system from here?
Fellow members. Need some advice on what to do to get the greatest improvement in my system. I have been largely out of this hobby for the past 3 years. Looking to get back into it and want some recommendations on where to go from here. My room is 19*14 feet with 10 foot ceilings. I like all kinds fo music except heavy metal and rap. My largest preference is for female vocalist, acoustic/electric guitar. My current system is:
PS AudioDirectStream DAC/Bridge2 - connected to MacMini music server running AmazonHD Audio and JRivers - had 5 years
Thiel 7.2 Speakers - had since 2007 - Had Thiel 6's prior to that
Lamm M1.2 Monoblocks - had 6 years
Kimber Select 3038 Speaker Cables
Kimber select 1132 Interconnect
My prior system I was running Krell 350MCX monoblocks into a Krell KCT Preamp into my Thiel 7.2s for 10 years. My system was in my basement which was a very large room (70*28) and handled the Krells into the 7.2s well. I was using a Sony SCD-1 that was fully modded by Richard Kern, which was a huge upgrade over the standard player. I wanted more warmth and less bass/slam when I moved to my smaller current room and the Lamm's gave me that. I considered moving speakers at this time but never got around to it. I still have the Sony SCD-1 Player but have not used it in 5 years. I have never connected it to the PS Audio DAC. Where do I go from here? What parts of my system would you consider upgrading/what adjustments would you make? I have considered going to Wilson speakers with the Lamm's, which I believe are a marriage made in heaven. I auditioned multiple B&W's about 5 years ago when I got the Lamm's and did not hear a significant enough upgrade from my Thiels to justify the switch at the time. Do I keep the Sony SCD-1 or sell it. Will i get any improvement going from the Sony SCD-1 into the PS Audio device. Do I go back to CD's and upgrade my source? Is digital fully the way to go now, realizing many still have a preference for vinyl. I do think the PSD Audio DAC is an awesome product. Given my music preference is it time for tubes? Appreciate the help.
PS AudioDirectStream DAC/Bridge2 - connected to MacMini music server running AmazonHD Audio and JRivers - had 5 years
Thiel 7.2 Speakers - had since 2007 - Had Thiel 6's prior to that
Lamm M1.2 Monoblocks - had 6 years
Kimber Select 3038 Speaker Cables
Kimber select 1132 Interconnect
My prior system I was running Krell 350MCX monoblocks into a Krell KCT Preamp into my Thiel 7.2s for 10 years. My system was in my basement which was a very large room (70*28) and handled the Krells into the 7.2s well. I was using a Sony SCD-1 that was fully modded by Richard Kern, which was a huge upgrade over the standard player. I wanted more warmth and less bass/slam when I moved to my smaller current room and the Lamm's gave me that. I considered moving speakers at this time but never got around to it. I still have the Sony SCD-1 Player but have not used it in 5 years. I have never connected it to the PS Audio DAC. Where do I go from here? What parts of my system would you consider upgrading/what adjustments would you make? I have considered going to Wilson speakers with the Lamm's, which I believe are a marriage made in heaven. I auditioned multiple B&W's about 5 years ago when I got the Lamm's and did not hear a significant enough upgrade from my Thiels to justify the switch at the time. Do I keep the Sony SCD-1 or sell it. Will i get any improvement going from the Sony SCD-1 into the PS Audio device. Do I go back to CD's and upgrade my source? Is digital fully the way to go now, realizing many still have a preference for vinyl. I do think the PSD Audio DAC is an awesome product. Given my music preference is it time for tubes? Appreciate the help.
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