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what should I upgrade next?

I had an old stereo system which consisted of:

NAD 302 integrated amplifier
NAD 502 CD-player
NAD 402 tuner
Linn Index speakers
Linn k-20 speaker cables
Sony DVD player

Few weeks ago I started upgrading my old system for HT. After some research I got the following:

Linn Trikan center speaker
Linn Unik surround speakers
Linn Afekt subwoofer
NAD T753 a/v receiver
Monster interconnect cables
(I will be using the old Linn Index in the front)

I am getting a new NAD T753 from my dealer, since the first one had the hiss problem. I hope the new one will be OK.
First, do you see something wrong with my choices (well I guess now it is too late since I made the purchase already)? What do you think is my weak point / or what should I upgrade next?
Your opinion will be very helpful, since I am a newbie.
Thanks!
plamenz
plamenz OP
28 posts
 
Rich

What you said make sense - I will wait first for the new receiver to see if it will be any better and then I will have to talk to the dealer to see what my options are. I went to the Arcam web site - they have one dealer in the whole US - I don't like that. I am also considering Rotel. Another option will be to buy separate components from Nad - I did not find a bad review about those. Yes it will be more expensive, but I can trade my T753 for a T163 pre-amp ($200-300 more) and then buy a used power amp.
Or maybe I should keep my T753 and just buy a used power amp - the problem is that I don't know if the hiss is coming from the pre amp or from the power amp.
It's not easy, let me tell you...
rallman
1 posts
 
You know, this is interesting. I've been using Linn speakers (Ninkas, Trikan, and 5110s), and interconnects for several years. I'm using a Marantz receiver (now an SR8300) and cd player (now a DV8400).
It was very nice, but the Ninkas were lacking in dynamics and a good soundstage. I then got a bug to upgrade the cables. I went to Nordost Blue Heavens. Changed out the inputs, and went to bi-wire.
Okay, the first week the system sounded better, but not jaw dropping. Then things began to change. Soundstage increased, dynamics increased, and everything started to sound better. I'm very happy with my setup now, and I'm very impressed.
What exactly happened? I'm not sure, but I'm smiling.
plamenz OP
28 posts
 
i am using monster cables for now - I will upgrade them in the future and we will see.
kgveteran
193 posts
 
What's your room doing ? Is it properly treated for acoustics.
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