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Upgrade Amp or Speaker for 2 channel?

Noob here.BUT a dedicated 2 channel enthusiast for over 30 years.

Have not upgraded my system for over about 8 years.Need advice on which component would give me the best "improvement".

My system: Anthem TLP-1 ,Anthem PVA-2,Paradigm Studio Reference 100 V3,Denon D/A 500 dac,Arcam CD 73,Sony ES 5 disc cd player.

Used in a medium to large living room.Open concept modern house with high ceiling,wall to wall carpets.

Would appreciate advice!

My dealer wants me to trade the same model(studio 100s)Paradigms for version 5.He would give me $800 trade value for my 10 year old speakers in mint shape towards the recent version which now sells for $3K USD.

Or,should I upgrade the amp?

Thanks in advance!

Gabe
eternityroad
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Your speakers would be the least of my worries . DAC first , Amp next .
eternityroad OP
6 posts
 
You were all correct-a new DAC has defintely improved the sound.More separation,tighter bass-pleasing to my ear.

I wish I could have afforded a better Dac than the so called "magic" one as I prefer to support products made in North America.
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
Enjoy your DAC - glad to hear that it is enriching the musical experience. After all, that's what it's all about.

I do have one question. In your original post - if I do the math correctly - you were positing that you would spend $2200.00. However in your last post, you lamented not being able to afford more than the price of the DacMagic. Can you explain this? Thanks.
mceljo
983 posts
 
Are you using the new DAC for the Arcam CD 73 player as well? If not, you might try a digital connection just for grins and see how it changes the sound.
eternityroad OP
6 posts
 

I had no intention of trading in my speakers and paying $2200 for new ones.

That was what the salesman recommended for me to do and what he offered as a solution for sound improvement for my system

Thus my reason for posting here to see anyone would recommend.
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