Where is the weakest link in my system?


Could any of you good folks offer your opinions and guidance on where my weakest link is located? 

Creek Evolution 100a integrated amplifier
PSB Imagine T2 loudspeakers
Creek Destiny DAC board
Creek Sequel MM phono board
Roksan Radius 5mk2 turntable
Ortofon 2M Black cartridge
Bluesound Node 2 digital streamer (via Tidal)
Music Hall WCS-2 record cleaner (Mobile Fidelity cleaner and rinse agent)

Four things to note:

1.  It's unlikely that I can upgrade speaker cable, as it must be run in the wall and already exists.  I installed a good quality 14 gauge cable--but nothing fancy.  

2. My digital toslink cable connecting the Bluesound to the Creek internal DAC is a basic street make/model. 

3. The Roksan has original tonearm wiring and din to RCA external cable. 

4. I enjoy my system but sometimes I feel that it could offer more imaging and high end detail.  I previously had Totem Arro loudspeakers and do miss the huge, seamless holographic picture they cast.  The PSBs have great bass extension and I can't fault them....or should I? 

Would I be best to consider pushing tons of power to the PSBs?  Should I try something like a Prima Luna tube integrated to warm things up?  

I really have no idea.  I will say, however, that each piece above (right down to the Ortofon) has great qualities.  

Constructive opinions and help are super welcomed!











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Room Treatment, measure room response, (you may have some frequency suckouts below 60hZ), create space between speakers and front wall for increased depth and imaging. Buy a nice chair that fits you and is not too bulky or over stuffed. Enjoy a beverage of your choice with your favorite recording!
All the components you have should provide a very detailed beautiful, dynamic sound. I really think your going to have to order some speaker cables and finish dialing it in that way. Cables are "tone controls" and it sounds like you bought a lot of nice gear and then hooked it up with whatever?  

Matt M
It's hard to say, besides those speaker cables. I would guess that you are up to a serious upgrade not just 'warm things up' and improve high frequency extension. I would probably think of getting a higher class speakers first. In other words, your entire system may be the weakest link for you now. So..why not sell everything with the possible exception of the turntable and start anew?
Your system appears to be well thought out and as such you doesn't really have a weak link.  Getting the most out of your current system can be achieved by careful setup.  Do you have an equipment rack or other vibration isolating devices?  Are you cables in a tangle?  Are your speakers and listening place truly optimized?  Before changing components and spending money it's best to make sure you're maximizing your current setup.  Start will re-checking your cartridge alignment.
Thanks for all the responses. 

Everyone got me thinking...

Believe it or not, I totally forgot how I ordered extra bung port plugs upon purchase of the PSB Imagine T2s.  I had them all out for the last 4 months.  I re-read the Stereophile glowing review of them and they recommended using at least 2 plugs to get the midrange and top end into focus.  Well, wouldn't you have it.....that worked!  

I think that I was so confused with all of the new sound upon making so many upgrades that I gave up on experimenting with the plugs.  

Arguably, I'm now having the problem of finding a happy medium--getting the low and high end at an equilibrium.  The imaging and high end sound way better with plugs in, yet the bass is a little less present.  I'll keep experimenting.  

I can't do to much room tuning/treatment because my system is present in our living room and my wife fancies herself an interior designer. :)

I'm going to enjoy the music and think about changing in a PrimaLuna Dialogue HP amplifier or McIntosh at year's end.  But the Creek is really doing little wrong.  We shall see!