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Help me spend my money

Hi folks! I have about $1000-1500 to spend and would love to get your thoughts on how I should spend it for maximum benefit. I was originally thinking about room treatments but being the audiophile I am I couldnt resist the thought of getting more gear! Here are my options:

Light Harmonic Light Speed USB cable
USB Converter - Bel Canto or Berkeley
Bass Traps - RealTraps Mondo Traps
Absorption panels for 1st reflection points on side walls and ceiling - Vicoustic Cinema Round
New CAPS PC music server
Buy more music!

I appreciate your input!
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chayro
3,004 posts
 
Buy a record player. Even a $1500 table like a Marantz (complete with cart) will give you more musical satisfaction than any digital cable. I have nothing against digital, but it's not analog. You should have the option.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Save your cash!!
zd542
5,339 posts
 
If you are still using your Musical Fidelity V-Link, I would say upgrade to something better. You should hear a big improvement.
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ghosthouse
4,318 posts
 
Room treatments. Lesson I learned is invest $ there before spending on upgraded equipment. You won't know how good your current equipment can sound until you treat the room. A couple of GIK bass traps behind speakers made a big difference...panels on side walls and wall behind listening space brought incremental improvement. I do listen relatively "near field"...about 7-8' from speakers and room treatment was like an equipment upgrade, in my opinion. Good luck "investing"!
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erndog
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My vote is room treatment. I understand your thoughts about it not being as fun as getting new gear- I felt the same way. However, don't let that fool you. It's a potentially significant upgrade. I stared with Gik tri-traps in the corners then panels for first reflections. Those are good places to start.
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