If you own the place, I would think the least expensive and most durable upgrade you can tackle now is to run a dedicated power line to your system together with a whole house surge protector. The whole thing will cost you less than $500 (depending on location) and you would not have to do it again ever. You can read on the importance of a good power source elsewhere, but it will affect your entire system. Good luck in your journey.
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op’s speakers http://www.coincidentspeaker.com/dynamite-loudspeaker.html The Preamp has very desirable features. I might consider it great value, inexpensive, but not cheap.
the tube amp appears well built, evidently maker has good reputation
...................................................... I’ll presume the speakers perform well in the space. I would go for more power, to deal with instantaneous needs.
this is why using stereo amps that can be bridged as mono can be a good choice. Of course from a brand likely to be readily available. Turntable: I do not like ANY of these turntables with tonearms that lack removable headshells. However, who knows, for some a single darn good cartridge, especially factory aligned might be best. |
Room treatments are pretty boring. They just hang on the wall and not much fun to play with. But, as other’s suggested, I’d make these the #1 priority in your upgrade plan to improve sound quality. I’d hang a better cartridge on the end of the tonearm. IF the Rotel has digital output(s), a good DAC will add rocket fuel to your physical media. You mentioned you’re in Montana. Sorry, just couldn’t help myself and added this link. |
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