Weakest link in my system


Just as the title states.  What would you say the weakest link in my system is.  System includes. B&W Matrix 800 speakers.   Audio Research Ref 750s mono amps.  Audio Research Ref 6 SE pre amp. Audio Research Ref 9 cdp. McIntosh MQ 112 equalizer. Straight Wire Crescendo speaker cables tri wired. Straight wire Crescendo XLR Interconnects. 

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Just to add a bit of a twist, I have found the Critical Mass footers underneath my components to be a real eye opener.

ozzy

i am sure they work...

I cannot afford them though...

But my homemade recipe work well for me ...i will not pay many hundred dollars for 150 bucks  speakers ...😊

But i discovered long ago that many people upgrade their gear  without being conscious of the huge negative effect of vibrations/resonance  on speakers as much as on turntable ...

The main point of interest is nevermind the means used, vibrations/resonance problems rival electrical noise floor problems in impact but they are more underscored or adressed and often  with the wrong products ..

 

Just to add a bit of a twist, I have found the Critical Mass footers underneath my components to be a real eye opener.

ozzy

this is truly high level stuff and looking at the photos I see the cables on the floor. Isn't there some principle to elevate those? Just curious...

your speakers are ancient so we would recommend you start with loudspeakers

 

then upgrade your cables straightwire cables are not as transparent or holographic vs newer designs