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Where do I go from here?

Hi,
I am trying to figure out what I should upgrade next for the most improvement. I listen to a lot of classical and a smattering of jazz, folk, rock, a ousting music.

My system is:
Cambridge azur 340c CD player
Cambridge azur 640a (using preamp outs)
Prima Luna 4 (el34 power amp)
Focal chorus 706v
Audio quest type 4 speaker cable and Ixos interconnects.

I am trying to figure out where my best bang for the buck would come from: front end, speakers, or dedicated pre. I am not really married to any one component at the moment.

So detaching is quite good, lows could be better but highs do sparkle and transients are quite nice.

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
gustav1
gustav1 OP
14 posts
 
Sorry, I missed the iPhone autocorrects on this. It should be acoustic, not outing and should be sound staging, not so detaching.
soix
9,456 posts
 
I'm not too familiar with your components, but fwiw if it were me I'd try a few preamps and see what that does. Can't imagine using the pre section of an integrated is doing you any favors. Just make sure output impedance is a good match for your amp. Best of luck.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
706V's are nice spealers but can be a bit bright.
I would first try some more neutral speaker cables and Ic's.
First thing that comes to mind are AudioArt copper ic's and Sc-5 speaker cable. Cheapest Anaylsis Plus models work good with Focals too.
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