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System pairing

I currently have a very mid-fi at best system IMO. I was looking to do a new set up in the spring time and summer after I save up the funds to do so.

I'm just looking for suggestions on the compoents if people feel this would work, or something else I should try in a compoents place.

Turn table-VPI classic with dynavector 20 x cartridge.

BAT VK-31

Cary 306 professional CDP

Pass Labs X250 or X350

cables would be MIT shotgun series.

speakers I will be using Carver Amazing Silvers
bighead63
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digepix
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If those components are mid-fi I'm leaving audio completely. To upgrade you first have to define a goal, something that needs improvement (not enough bass,lack of transparency or dynamics) The you have to decide is it the equipment, the room or something else. Don't upgrade a thing and throw money at a problem that may not exist in the first place
bighead63 OP
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sorry I need to clarify more. This is the system I was looking at moving to, not that I currently have.

I wanted to start a system from bottom up and don't know if this pairing of gear would mesh well together.
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nonoise
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So the only constant in your system are the Carver Amazing Silvers? Or was that just another choice? Sounds like you've researched this but have yet to hear it.
No real way to tell as reviews are dime a dozen. You have to hear it over the long haul and once you're certain of what you like and what you can part with, so begins the onerous journey. So many grails, so many crusades, so many straw man opinions to come.
What I would do is trade up from your present system, one component at a time.
Since you're into separates, I'd start with the pre amp first. It doesn't have to be expensive to get some really great sound.
Good luck in you endeavors.
bighead63 OP
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correct the only thing staying the same will be the Carvers.

I am moving into a new place in the Spring time and wanted to use my current system in an extra room I will have with some bookshelves or other tower speakers, and build a whole new system for my main 2 channel.

I have put a lot of thought into each item, however just was unsure if everything would mesh well or if there was something better in the price classes that I'm looking at.

I know there are better speakers out there besides the Carvers, but for me I love their sound, and I love Ribbons.
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stringreen
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Every component including cables and your room sounds different depending on whichever component each is operating with. No one on this forum can tell you what you like...its up to you to discover that...that is the fun of this hobby. I would be especially careful and critical, since the money for this stuff is being saved for...that is, its not just play money. Take your time and do it right the first time so that you don't spend this hard earned money and be dissatisfied when it all comes together.
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