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Hello,
I have the following system:
Windows 10 pc>Topping E30 DAC>Topping Pre90 Preamp>boXem Arthur 3409/N2(nc252mp) Poweramp
2XKEF R3 Meta
2XSVS SB-1000pro
Usage scenario:
80% qobuz app in wasabi exclusive mode+20% web radio, usually around 65-70db at a 3m listening position.
I also pass a lot of time at my secondary 5,5m listening position.
This system is giving me the best sound I ever had in my life.
I would like to investigate my upgrade options though as the enemy of the good is the better, and as I enjoy this hobby and want to constantly enhance my experience.
If I would really need to name what I miss from my current setup, I would generically say: bass.
Deeper, cleaner bass with some tactile effect if possible.
My budget is maximum 2000euros(+the amount I will get from the sale of the equipment I will replace).
What would you upgrade if you were in my position?
I am adding a poll so even the ones who do not want to comment can cast their votes
(I need to say that I believe the 'weakest link' in my case is my 30-35m2 L shaped open living room with quite a lot of glass(covered by curtains) surfaces. I did not add room treatment among my choices though, as I will leave this apartment in approximately 2 years and I do not want to invest in this regard.
I also understand that eventually the most reasonable and value for money path to take would be to invest in some room correction/EQ/sub integration solution. But this is also not an option for me as each time I experimented with Dirac(trial period), REW, MSO, Minidsp Flex(bought and returned it) etc, the result was a lot of frustration by the doubt of not setting things correctly and worse sound at the end. I might do not know what I want/need, but I know what I do not. And I definitely do not want any of the current EQ and/or sub integration solutions no matter how simple or efficient they are. The only option I may consider in the future is paying a professional to do everything for me but I think I will always prefer upgrading my gear, even for diminishing returns, as this makes me enjoying my hobby and having fun)
I have the following system:
Windows 10 pc>Topping E30 DAC>Topping Pre90 Preamp>boXem Arthur 3409/N2(nc252mp) Poweramp
2XKEF R3 Meta
2XSVS SB-1000pro
Usage scenario:
80% qobuz app in wasabi exclusive mode+20% web radio, usually around 65-70db at a 3m listening position.
I also pass a lot of time at my secondary 5,5m listening position.
This system is giving me the best sound I ever had in my life.
I would like to investigate my upgrade options though as the enemy of the good is the better, and as I enjoy this hobby and want to constantly enhance my experience.
If I would really need to name what I miss from my current setup, I would generically say: bass.
Deeper, cleaner bass with some tactile effect if possible.
My budget is maximum 2000euros(+the amount I will get from the sale of the equipment I will replace).
What would you upgrade if you were in my position?
I am adding a poll so even the ones who do not want to comment can cast their votes
(I need to say that I believe the 'weakest link' in my case is my 30-35m2 L shaped open living room with quite a lot of glass(covered by curtains) surfaces. I did not add room treatment among my choices though, as I will leave this apartment in approximately 2 years and I do not want to invest in this regard.
I also understand that eventually the most reasonable and value for money path to take would be to invest in some room correction/EQ/sub integration solution. But this is also not an option for me as each time I experimented with Dirac(trial period), REW, MSO, Minidsp Flex(bought and returned it) etc, the result was a lot of frustration by the doubt of not setting things correctly and worse sound at the end. I might do not know what I want/need, but I know what I do not. And I definitely do not want any of the current EQ and/or sub integration solutions no matter how simple or efficient they are. The only option I may consider in the future is paying a professional to do everything for me but I think I will always prefer upgrading my gear, even for diminishing returns, as this makes me enjoying my hobby and having fun)