Please evaluate my system...


Interested in what you guys think of the following and if there are any obvious weaknesses:

- VPI Super Scoutmaster (standard)
- Denon DL103 with Paratrace retip
- Linn Linto phono stage
- Audio Research Ref 3 preamp
- Cyrus APA7.5 Monoblocks
- Focal Scala Utopia III Version 1

Not sure where to take the system next! Thanks, Tim

tim_field
Vibration mitigation!  Doesn't have to be big ticket.  Contact the Herbelins at Herbie's Audio Lab.  Tell them about your system, the type of sonics you prefer and they will do their best to get you there with their high value products.  Please note:  I have had the pleasure of corresponding with them on occasions throughout my audio journey and they have never steered me wrong or to the most costly solution.  

Consider upgrading your interconnects and speaker cables unless you are already in good shape there.  

Treat your room but don't overdo it there.  I found that the better my system the more I was removing from the room as I originally overdid it.

Good luck.  It's a journey worth taking!
Tim; You have a fine system. It is always easy to recommend changes to every component of every system. After all there is something better just around the corner. The real question is how to make changes and then be sure that what you hear is indeed an improvement. This is only possible if you change one item at a time so A/B comparison is possible. Whilst the DL103 is a fine cartridge and its performing way over its price/performance expectation I believe you may get get a lot more out of your records by switching to something like Lyra Delos. Your VPI is perfectly capable of handling the Delos and so is the Linn Phono stage. Good luck in your quest. 
A few OPINIONS on three of the suggested changes....  These are opinions based on my experience.  Others have probably had different experiences.  YMMV.

A nice and effective room treatment is just the addition of a lot of artificial plants.  Doesn't have to look like a tropical rainforest, just break up the reflected sound.  Will make a big difference and help reinforce the WAF.  

Vibration / isolation can be easy and inexpensive.  Vibrapod cones are very effective.  Maple butcher block works and looks nice.  A combination of Vibrapod cones and maple butcher block boards can make a difference.  

In my opinion, power conditioning won't make as much difference as an improved phono stage (1), room treatment (2) and vibration control (3).
What a horrible system! I’d be embarrassed. Come on man. Your stuff is better than at least 3/4 of the people on this forum. If it sounds good to you it’s good. Enjoy it.