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DIGITAL UPGRADE DILEMMA

My most recent speaker upgrade - Revel F50s - has made a considerable improvement in sonic detail and range, but I'm still sensing a lack of "analog" presence and realism. I'm starting to think the culprit might be my source, even though I also recently upgraded my DAC. Other candidates include so-so interconnects and an older amplifier. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best place to start in rectifying this problem? Could I find an one-box CD player for under $1000 that might make a difference? I'm not looking for a magic bullet here, just the most significant place to start. Here's a listing of my components. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Revel F30s
Parasound 1200 Mk II amp
conrad johnson PV10B pre
parasound PLD-1000 CD
proceed PDP 3 DAC
tara labs/audioquest inter.
harmonic tech melodyline cables

-Greg
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kthomas
911 posts
 
I'd start with the amp - those are nice speakers and deserve a really nice amp. If you'd have the same $1000 budget for a used amp, I'd throw out a Muse 160 as a possibility - they seem to go for around that price used. -Kirk
elgordo
530 posts
 
Personally, I think you are right on in suspecting the front end. I've heard the PLD 1000 used as a transport and it is pretty bad. Don
jvr
105 posts
 
i say a good amp will probably serve you better too. i favor tubes. arc; rogue; vtl; cj. one that will suit your musical tastes and power needs. this will probably put the music back in your system that you are looking for.

good luck
jim
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