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Next Step Advice

My listening is 50/50 movies/music, although, my first love is the music. I am seeking some advice on my current system (Rotel RB985 Mkii, Rotel RSP976, Wadia iTransport, Paradigm Studio 20v3, Paradigm Center CC470, Paradigm PDR10, Paradigm Atom v5 rear, Audioquest interconnects). I am not really getting the sound I would like and am ready to improve the musical quality of my system. I would like those of you who know about this kind of stuff to recommend best-bang-for-the-buck next purchase. By the way, I rip my CDs in .wav format for the best quality playback on the iTransport.
bob99or
rleff
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want to try tubes???
zapper
65 posts
 
I second the DAC. I heard the Wadia iTransport at CES through one of their own DACS, just as good as one of the players, which says a lot.
bob99or OP
12 posts
 
Saki70: I would like to improve the overall sound quality, a more full, richer, room filling sound. Room is size is approximately 15'X24'. I currently have all of the speakers set at "small". I really appreciate your replies.
bob99or OP
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By the way ... keeping in mind modest budget, how much should I be expecting to pay for a DAC?
rlwainwright
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If you basically like the sound of your Paradigm Studio 20s, you might want to consider moving those to the Rear channels and getting some Studio 40s or 60s for the Front. You would then run the 60s as Large and the 20s as small. You might also consider stepping up a notch or two on your subwoofer, perhaps a Reference Servo 15.

You might also try running your CC470 as Large to see if this helps to make the sound "fuller".

I would definitely stay within the Studio Reference line so that the voicing of the speakers is similar. This greatly helps the transition from Front to rear and from side to side.

I'll bet making these moves that will make for one killer system - can I come over and check it out once you're done? [smile]

-RW-
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