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Help wanted spending money and improving my system.

I’ve got the upgrade itch and would like feedback on what piece should be replaced or what should be added.  If this system was yours, which piece would you replace and what would you buy as a replacement or what would you add to improve the sound/experience.  I’m not considering replacing my cabling at this point in time.  Please, 1 item only.  So, what would you add or replace?  I’m very happy with what I’ve put together, but I’ve got the itch, and scratching is not enough!!  Current system:  Carver Crimson amp, Primaluna Dialogue preamp, Schiit Yggdrasil D/A, Schiit Lokius equalizer, Jays CD player Mk III, Oppo 103 (for SACD only) Thorens TD145 with Ortofon 2M Bronze, M&K V75 sub, Klipsch R-15 sub, Roon Nucleus, Mac mini server (for iTunes) and Goldenear Triton References, home made bass traps.


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mitchagain
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+1 @oregonpapa 

Try as many tweaks as you can (based on your budget, space and patience level) before making such a big decision, otherwise you risk "throwing out the baby with bathwater."

Personally I tried a similar do it yourself solution for controlling speaker vibrations. I reluctantly switched to the Iso Acoustics Gaia footers for my speakers and I was stunned by the positive improvements. Like any specific tweak, you'll have multiple products to choose from no matter what component or issue that you choose to tweak. Good luck with your process.
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audiotroy
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we were golden ear Reference dealers had a trade in dialogue, and are roon dealers, so we have had a similar setup


step1 you need a better preamp

furmans suck you wont hear any improvement look at isotek they work much better.but cost more

isoacoustics work wonders on the references we hads ours on them.

also upgrade the nucleus to a better server

https://432evo.be/index.php/2021/04/25/432-evo-2020-reviews/

we import the 432Evo servers from belgium the difference between the two servers is very audibile.

Dave and Troy
Audio intellect NJ
US importer 432Evo servers
tablejockey
3,799 posts
 
"step1 you need a better preamp

Interesting when DEALERS who don't carry said particular brand(otherwise gets praise from end users and mags)needs to get replaced. Pathetic and telling
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russ69
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"...Interesting when DEALERS who don’t carry said particular brand(otherwise gets praise from end users and mags)needs to get replaced. Pathetic and telling.."

Even if the pre-amp IS the weak link? The PrimaLuna is a nice pre but not world class from what I'm hearing. You cannot have too much pre-amp.

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jjss49
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the op has left out the most important info -- which is what aspect(s) of the sound he is hearing is he trying to improve

short of knowing this, i think he would succeed only in the first of his two stated wishes

as for audiotroy, i would say that the good thing is that his posts clearly state who he is, and that is helpful as the op and others assess his input
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