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. 

tattooedtrackman

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

No turntable equals missing out, for my money. What’s your front end, strictly digital?

Cool thread. Some of the replies are entertaining. I’ll throw another funny one in…I’ll stop by, bring a 6 pack and listen to your system to tell you what the weakest link is.

all jokes aside, you have assembled one kick ass rig! If I was to be picky I’d say the speakers but man that’s stretching it. Those B&Ws are old but they kick butt. Wilsons will give you more resolution and more natural more refined sound but is it worth making such a major change if everything is tied together so well? Pretty sure changing speakers will trigger other changes. 

Room would be another honorable mention for an improvement but you’re already working within pretty much the boundaries there…only so much you can do.