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What should I upgrade next?

I am wondering what others think is my "weakest link" in my system.... Here's what I have:
Ayre C5xe CD Player
Pass Labs X-1 preamp
Pass Labs X350.5 amp
B&W 802N (original generation)
transparent ultra XL xlr from CD player to preamp
transparent reference w/XL xlr from preamp to amp
transparent ultra bi-wire speaker cables.
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lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Wow...difficult question to answer...your system is extremely well balanced.

Lets try this another way...is there anything you wish had more of, or better in the sound you hear? (I wonder if your room might actually be something to consider.)
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onhwy61
5,218 posts
 
Nice system. Get a computer based music server and download hi-rez files. You'll a separate D/A converter so budget at least $2.5k. It really would be nice if the Ayre had a digital input.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I am not a huge fan of B and W so now you know what I would change. Realistically speakers are so subjective that it might the least sense to you. You could always do the smart thing and save your money nfor a future need/desire.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Wow, nice system. Maybe you should spend some time/money on tweaking the room...

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