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Speaker swap or Amp,which impacts more????

hi,system is:SF-CD1,SF-Line2 Pre,Bryston 4B-ST driving B&W 802S3.Was thinkin'two ways to upgrade-- bryston 14b-sst or some similar amp,or going to 802N speakers.budget only lets me do one.new to hi-fi and am on the fence over this one.will do both in time but callin all for a little advice in the matter.do not like talkin to salesman.thks for any help.
2bigears
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
you have a great system......a swap would be different, not necc better....a powerful sf tube amp if you have to change anything
gsselling
29 posts
 

2bigears, If you have not addressed some soft of room treatment I second the recommendation to start there. Before you go and sell off your line 2, what tubes are you running in there? Changing the the tubes in the middle positions to some NOS makes a world of a difference in dimensionality and bass slam with these units.
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
I think the speakers would be more of a impact than changing your preamp or amp, and don't rule out room treatments as mentioned above, It seems alot of people put this very far down on the priority list. Room treatments and dedicated lines has been huge!
Happy Holidays
2bigears OP
73 posts
 
thks all,Gsselling,the tubes are still SF originals.can you direct me to a good set for replace.what brand,where to buy and if i need to change all of them.thks much.
gsselling
29 posts
 
Hi, I replied to your email. I think your tubes are the major part of the problem as they don't last forever. :) If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask either here or via E-mail.
Best Wishes
Greg
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