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Recommendation on IC's and speaker for this system

Fellow Music and Sound Lovers, Please weigh in here:

Current System

Rotel 991 Cd Player (acting as transport only)
PS Audio digital Link III DAC
Audio Research LS-8 Tube Pre-Amp
Channel Island cd-200 mono-block Class D amps
Acoustic Zen Adagio Speakers
Monster power conditioner and have upgraded a few power cords to Signal Cable

Currently all IC's are Kimber Kable Silver Streak and
Speaker Wire is BetterCables.com wire

So.
Any suggestions on upgrade to IC's or wire? I know the Kimber are highly regarded but to me a bit too detailed/bright?

Appreciate Help
Thanks
Mark
mlapenta
mlapenta OP
104 posts
 
I have Kimber Silver Streak between DAC and Pre-Amp

I have the stock Sovtek tubes in pre-amp that AR put in upon last refresh which was 7 years ago, i probably need new tubes

interesting about the anti cables
samhar
1,048 posts
 
I think before you change anything else you need to replace those tubes and hear their impact on the sound my guess is your in for a pleasant surprise!!! If you have the funds get some Amperex 6922's or 7308's. JJ Tesla and even Electro- Harmonix would be an improvement IMO.
steidlguitars
90 posts
 
I agree with the Kimbers being bright, at least for my tastes and my rig.

One IC that I find more musical and still priced reasonably (esp. used) is the Acoustic Zen Wow. I also use AZ Satori speaker wire that I like those a lot too.
tholt
551 posts
 
I second changing tubes before anything else. Those were not good 7 years ago, and certainly no better now. Amperex is a good choice
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