Which component to upgrade 1st ?


Hey folks here is my dilemma I have a budget of about 6K for a new component. I currently have Martin Logan Vantage speakers, Audio Research Ref75 amp, Audio Research LS17SE preamp, Rega P6 turntable, and a bluesound node (makes my ears hurt but you have to start somewhere) and a Chord Qutest dac. My wishlist includes Lumin T2, (sell Qutest and node), Audio Research Ref 5 used ( sell LS17SE), used Phono tube dac (currently have Mofi), or used Weiss 502 dac with either a Lumin U2 mini or Bricasti M5. I know start with source first but I can’t wrap my head around which toy first. Thoughts and be kind.

milo0812

@milo0812 not sure on dealers in your area. Sorry.
I would contact Bricasti with that question. 
In NJ I believe Verdantaudio may be a dealer for both Bricasti and Weiss. He also posts frequently and had a lengthy thread on shoot out between different DACs. 

@milo0812 don’t forget…look into running all XLRs with new DAC (assuming it’s got balanced out).