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What would you upgrade next ??

My system is finally sounding pretty good. Actually gives me goosebumps. But I'm always looking for the "weak link" in the system. I'd like opinions on what to upgrade next. I'm looking for retrieval of micro-details, air and space around each instrument and voice, 3D imaging, "palpability" of all the voices and instruments. Here is my system:
CDP: Arcam FMJ CD23T
Pre: ARC SP3c (complete upgrade/restoration at factory)
Pwr: ARC VT100 MkII (just re-tubed)
Spkrs: Acoustic Zen Adagio
Sub: Focal JM Labs SW900
Interconnect and Spkr Cables: Analysis Plus
Other: Speltz Autoformer set for 2X, use 8 ohms taps.

Thanks for your inputs.
MABonn
mabonn
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
You have a decent CD player already. To really upgrade from there I would recommend you look at a separate DAC (a really good one).

Do you have a budget? Does the Arcam have a digital output?
mabonn OP
164 posts
 
Sugarbrie:
Yes, the ARCAM does have a digital output. Budget $1500 to $2000 for a DAC. Can I improve on the DAC that's in the Arcam ??
Thanks,
Mabonn
pauly
456 posts
 
Room treatments.
ncarv
974 posts
 
There's an Audio Logic DAC here on audiogon -- an awesome piece:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1211216192

Pauly is on the mark, too . . . room treatments are probably half of what makes a system sound great. Check out:
http://www.realtraps.com/
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driver
746 posts
 
Agree w/room treatments. Also, dedicated lines w/upgraded outlets. Isolation devices too.
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