I always recommend speakers first, component adjustment, then cables and finally vibration control.
Never the source? I'm pretty convinced that GIGO applies to hi-fi as much as computers.
Upgrading My Vinyl Set Up
I am looking at some changes to my vinyl set and am looking for user feedback. My PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Tube Integrated Amplifier has been upgraded with Tung-Sol KT-150's and my speakers are Focal Aria 936's. My current speaker cables are Nordost Blue Heaven though I am looking to change them to the Cardas Clear Cygnus. Anyone else have a similar set up? My end game speaker is the Sopra No 2 however I don't want to go with the cable change if it won't be top notch with the potential speaker upgrade. Thanks for your input.
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The source is in the components. It depends where you are. If you are doing a complete system upgrade then after the speakers you could argue the source… but I would do preamp, amp, then sources. Getting the character of your system… the speakers, preamp and amp are the heart… shared by all inputs. So you would want this perfected and stabilized before swapping inputs… TT / phono stage and DAC / Streamer. |
I'm not sure what the question is? Or is the question "does anyone have a similar set up?" Regarding the potential cable change; I sold my Purple Flare's and the proceeds covered the cost of Zavfino NOVA's which are far superior (in my system). IMO The lower tier Nordost's just aren't that great, and the upper tiers are over priced. But if money is no object...
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On Nordost. I agree with @macg19 on lower tier not being great. However, my experience is that upper tier are great… not over priced. |
@ghdprentice Like I said, if money is no object...(then they are not over priced). They protect their MSRP very very well (kudos to them), but COGS is likely less than 10% of MSRP. Without seeing their balance sheet, I'm guessing they are doing pretty and good for them! Others are working on a different pricing model and going direct. |
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