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What should I upgrade

Hello,

I'm putting this here because I'm not sure of where to put it. I have a very modest system.

-NAD C162 pre amp
-Aragon 2004 amp
-Emotiva XDA-1 DAC
-Squeezebox Touch/Sonos pulling files off of an NAS
-Silverline Minuet Supremes
-Rel T3 sub, which I actually rarely use

I really like my system, but am kind of getting an itch to get something different. The speakers are pretty much here to stay for a while. So far, they're the best for me, considering my space/placement limitations.

I think I'm also going to stick with the SBT and Sonos. I really like the convenience of not having to deal with disks. I have grand kids.

So, given what I have for a pre, amp and DAC, what should I upgrade that will probably give me an appreciable improvement?

Thanks,
Tony
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elizabeth
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Find an interesting tube preamp.
Various tube preamps around.
Lots of new ones from China...
Other used ones worth looking at.
Older Conrad Johnson.
Early VAC (later very expensive)
middle Audio Research Sp-9 area
Counterpoint SA2000 SA3000 (Counterpoint have a tendency to fail in the power supply. so see it it was upgraded)

I have owned a Counterpoint SA2000 and loved it. It broke and i sold it, sorry I did that.
(used $800 a ways back in time)
I still have and use a VAC Standard love it (used $1,400 was a bargain.)
I also have an Audio research Sp-15 I like a lot. ($1,500 used, higher now like $2K)

I have always wanted a Conrad Johnson..

Anyway, A nice middle priced tube preamp is exacctly the ticket you could go for and be happy with some new ways to enjoy your music.
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