Well...a completely new analog front end certainly deserves an update. The Basis Debut, Basis Vector, Benz LP, Walker rig is a MAJOR step up from my full blown AND tweaked LP12. Still breaking in the cartridge and the tonearm cable, but it is already in another league. Th Symposium shleves are due in a week, as is the Clearoudio Matrix. The Marantz amps will eventually power a pair of Tact subwoofers, expected end Novemeber....and THAT will be the last upgrade until a true universal transport comes along. In a year or so, I might looke for an upgrade to the Guarneri's, but I think they will be very hard to beat for the money....
Digital pre-amp/DSD Room Correction System with A/D and 2 D/A modules plus Parametric Equalizer. Full set of Aberdeen Components/Maui Mods modifications
Conrad Johnson Premier 8 XS
Premier 8 running in triode mode with EL 34 power tubes, 130 watts each
Intresting system. I have the Muse 9 sign at its an absolut killer CDP and even better on redbook CD than Wadia 860x that I have tried in my system. A truly underrated CDP! I also have the very rare (in Scandinavia) Audio Artistry Dvorak speakers that is an even more underrated product and IMHO better than SF Amatis when used by really high end amps and cables.