With a 10k budget I’d clear the decks and start fresh — sell what you have to offset cost of the new system. THE single most important question is what sound characteristics are most important to you and what improvements are you’re looking for. Without that critical info this is nothing more than a crapshoot.
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
I'm new to the HiFi world. I listen to a lot of female vocal and classical music. I like both digital and vinyl. I am using a pair of Wharfedale Linton heritage and PS Audio Stellar Strata.
I know this is too broad a question, but with 10K budget, where can I wisely spend my money? I don't mind tubes and I don't mind used either.
Any advise is greatly appreciated!
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@llid2 It is not that their priority is "even higher than speakers and amp"...it is because power is fundamental and foundational and the linkages (synergistically) between components are critical. The power side will pay dividends, no matter what you do in the future. The stage you are at lends itself to learning and growing. I would put my focus on that...that is, learning and growing. Incredible results will follow. |
+1 @gladmo (especially your first post) |
I would shop speakers. I've never heard the Wharfdale Linton speakers so I am not making a value judgment on how they sound. While money doesn't always translate into better sound, the point of diminishing returns with speakers is, IME, much higher than the Linton's cost. Both your PS Audio Strata and Terminator DAC are multiples more expensive than your speakers. Outside of acoustic treatment, speakers tend to have the most direct impact on what you hear. For 10K you can get some great speakers. Depending on what type of sound you prefer there are dozens of excellent companies. Salk, Daedalus, Spatial Audio, Magnepan, etc, etc. |
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