System tweeks
bremer -- Mon, 08/11/2008 - 19:39
I am trying to squeeze every once of performance from my current 2 channel system. Any suggestions of equipment upgrades or system tweeks would be considered. Realize I am on a tight budget! (Aren't we all?) My system consist of a PS Audio Gcc 250 amplifier, a PS Audio Digital link III DAC, a Denon CDR-W1500 CD player, a PS Audio Quintet Power Conditioner, B&W 704 Loudspeakers, PS Audio Power Cords and Audioquest interconects with Analysis Plus speaker cable. I have run a dedicated 20 amp AC circuit with its own ground for power and have a PS Audio receptcle. I also have some various antivibration technology employed. Any comments or suggestions would be appriciated.
Thanks.
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The most effective tweak is free: correct loudspeaker placement. Try marking the current location with masking tape on the floor so that you have a reference, and then experiment with small placement variations. It's likely that you can squeeze a bit more performance from your system.
Robert Harley
I totally agree with Robert about loudspeaker placement. Seemingly small differences in placement can have a great effect. You might try the approach promoted by Sumiko (and its dealers), where you get the bass optimnized for one channel first before setting up the 2nd speaker.
Working on your room acoustics is also highly beneficial. There are some DIY remedies, or you could try relatively inexpensive devices like Bass Busters.
Have fun!
Jim