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What was the most impactful addition to your system?

Even in a setting absent resource constraints, the bug to “upgrade” is limited by space, power plugs, connectors, WAF, etc. Therefore, most of us must prioritize our additions or upgrades in our systems. I’m frequently seeking opinions on what chnage had the greatest impact to your system. For me as a gray-haired audiophile, it was the addition of a pair of subwoofers - even with a high end system. I am not dismissing the audible improvements from high end cables, pc’s, cartridges, sound treatments, speakers, TT, room placements, etc. But my auditory peyote moment came with the subs. Wish I’d known decades ago 😊

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oldhvymec
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When I plugged it in, last night. I swapped and went to a pair of PSVANE ART series12AX7 in a just repaired C2500. 2 hours later I was impressed. They sounded better than my humpty dumpty pair of Blackburns. I didn’t try them in my C20 but WOW. I’m a Telefunken, Mullard Blackburn or certed BP RCAs guy.

These are a dynamic valve and very closely matched. That could be my supplier. Excellent matching on his part. He actually checks ALL his valves..

PSVANE ART series ++++ I’d like to try them in a power amp pre section.. I got a good feeling here.

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stereo5
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My McIntosh MC302 amp.  I was using a McIntosh MC152 amp prior and my system sounded really good.   when I set up the MC302, there was no comparison. The bass seemed to dig so much further, mid bass tightened up and the sense of ease and flow to the music was unmistakable. 

winoguy17
1,124 posts
 

 a year ago I put IsoAcoustic Gaia footers on my speakers. Slam dunk the biggest non component upgrade ever.

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lockheed330
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Lessloss firewall for loudspeakers…. A must!

mesch
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@winoguy17 What are your speakers and what floor type? 

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