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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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fastfreight
820 posts
 
Hello fastninja12,

who were the first eleven?

Nice system!  Does seem like a lot of stuff and connections.
I agree with the suggestions toward pre amp and DAC.  I also believe in system synergy where possible.  One suggestion to consider would be the Mola Mola Makua pre amp.  Mine has the internal Tambaqui DAC and is amazing, both as a preamp and a DAC.  You can also get the acclaimed phono pre amp as well, but I am strictly digital.  The. Combined streamer / DAC / preamp is amazing, avoids interconnects and power cables and is beautiful as well.  I also have the singular Tambaqui in an all Audionet system, and again world class DAC.  A call to Bill at GTT Audio is worthwhile.
Enjoy the music!   Ken
doug033
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Dollar for dollar, digital amplitude and phase correction has made the greatest positive contribution to my sound quality.  Just get a pc and a usb mic, and do what they say below.  I’m confident you’ll be amazed.
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/a-guide-to-advanced-room-correction-with-rew-and-rephase-using-conv...
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limomangus
1,428 posts
 
The cheaper way would be just get a few vinyl albums....Try a better phono preamp...
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rikkipuu
278 posts
 
I had a Yggy and while many love theirs it never seemed right to me.  If you use your Jays transport a lot then changing to a better DAC that takes I2S is something to consider.  I moved to a Denafrips Terminator then Terminator Plus,  I feel they are night and day better in so many ways.  The Denafrips prefer I2S as an input.
acepsinu10
1 posts
 
I'm no expert,  but I would start with a book called Get Better Sound by Jim Smith.  He focuses on your room and your current equipment.   I've read his book, but took it a step further went to his one on one listening session and it changed my whole mindset.   Don't get me wrong, I'm all for getting new equipment,  but I've felt like I was chasing an impossible goal.  My next step is to have Jim come and do voicing  session at my home.  Not necessarily cheap, but if it will improve my Sound, I'm willing to give it a try.  There are others like Jim, but that's the path I'm currently on.  I pray that your system gets to the next level.  Enjoy the journey. 
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