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Which upgrade should be my priority?

I was going to buy a new integrated amp to replace my Yamaha receiver,but money is tight right now. My choices
are:
1)Atacama Audio Nexus 6 speaker stands ($160)
2)New Power Cord for Music Hall MMF CD25 cdp. ($100)
3)12ft.Speaker Cable to replace 6yr old Monster 12 gauge($100).

Please let me know which I should upgrade first, what product you recommend,and if you have any experience with your recommendation. Thanks a lot for your help on my other threads.
bundee1
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I was going to say I agree with Natalie, but if your speakers are on wobbly shelfs, or worse then speaker stands would probably make an appreciable improvement.
For me power cords are a 2nd order effect, and speaker cables can be DIY for little cost.
So, if speaker placement is currently very bad get the stands, else save for the amp. speaker placement, and the way speakers are suspended make big differences to the sound.
fefer77
37 posts
 
Stands can make a big difference if your speakers are not well placed currently. Get them out into the room and avoid having much between them if you can. Proper placement can greatly affect the soundstage - much more than wires/cables.
ozfly
887 posts
 
I agree. Save up for the amp unless your speakers are poorly positioned and you plan to keep the speakers for a while. There are some really good deals out there right now for some nice integrated units (I thought I saw a pretty nice $300 piece -- Luxman? -- plus there are quite a few in the under $500-600 range). Getting a new amp will make a big difference. Good luck.
bundee1 OP
147 posts
 
thanks guys,anyone own atacama stuff or can recommend any other good speaker stands?
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theo
2,695 posts
 
Personnaly I give natalie my vote.The other tweaks are a waste of money if the signal isn't there to begin with. You are obviously looking at the right web-site to do just that.
Find a good pre-amp and amp and build from there then any tweaks will bear fruition.
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