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Upgrading my system? Levinson to. . . . ?

I'm considering the following changes to my system. I'd sure like some feedback/comments. I have three options in mind.
1. Keep the system as is. I love the sound as is, but think I would benefit from some better amplification.

2. Upgrade my system by swapping a pair of Levinson #33 amps for my two pair of Levinson 436. This is the one I'm favoring. The 33s would be older but I have a chance to own one of the best amps in the world to drive my Salons with.

3. Selling my DAC, Transport, and Preamp and upgrading to a Theta Gen VIII and Compli and maybe even switching to the Theta amps. I'm really interested in the Gen VIII and Compli so I could upgrade my digital, and use the Gen VIII as both DAC and Preamp thus making my system newer and simpler by not having a preamp.

4. Of course if there are other ideas I'd be glad to hear them.
sgr
brianmgrarcom
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1. Keep the system as is. I love the sound as is, but think I would benefit from some better amplification.

There is always better, if you love the sound as is, sit back, relax and keep on enjoying!

I may not be the best to be giving advice about not changing. :)
jaybo
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don't do anything but listen
chuck
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SGR,

You seem to like the Levinson sound. I do not know what you currently have for a digtal front end, but as far as amplifiers go if you have a chance to swap 4 levinson 436's for the 33's then I would do it. I have owned 436's 33H's and currently 33's and I can say without reservation that the 33 series of amplifiers are head and shoulders better than the 400 series amps. Before doing so I would call Levinson for a service history of the 33's.
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woodburger
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Get a pair of NuForce 9.02s - you can get them on a 30 day return priviledge. Then see what you think. What have you got to lose?

Best of luck!

Bob Wood
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flg2001
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Buy some more music, clean cable contacts, check AC health, try Aurios feets and enjoy the music.

Fernando
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