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What would you upgrade?

Hello, fellow audio enthusiasts. I'd like to get some opinions on what your next move would be if you had the following gear:

Signal Path:

MacBook Pro > DacMagic Plus > Dared Sl2000a or Bravo Audio Ocean v2 > Peachtree Decco 65 (pre mode) > Emotiva UPA-200 > Focal SW800 Sub > Focal 807VW or Totem Rainmakers

Clearly a lot of room for improvement here. Where would you start and what would be the reason?

Nothing is untouchable except the MacBook Pro.

Like the idea of towers/monoblocks.

$5000 budget for upgrades.

Thank you for any suggestions you can provide!
hybrid81
jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
something like the NuPrime IDA16 would take care of your DAC and amplification needs ... brand new so you would be hard pressed to find a USED model but maybe a demo ... list is just over $2k I believe

leaves a good chunk of change for speakers BUT the improvement with just the DAC/Amp maybe enough to rethink that upgrade for at least a bit
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
The listening room, more space higher ceilings.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
You will not go far with the Rainmakers.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
BCGator is spot on - what, exactly, are you not happy with about the system? Once you've figured that out you will know what to be looking for...

-RW-
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