This system sounds great for the money spent, but is a definite upgrade candidate. My fantasy is to replace the NAD with a good tube front end, like Manley, e.g. The speaks still rock but are also upgrade candidates. The LP12 is strong but showing its age. The cdp is updated but not nearly as sonically refined as the best players from AudioNote, or even Jolida. Overall the imaging and tonal balance is very good, with varied, but quality source material.
I would love to see some ProAcs or perhaps planars, if they are not obscenely power hungry, in the system. FIrst I will
probably see what some well chosen tubes can do to warm up the sound, especially that of the digital front end. A killer cdp or SACD is definitely high on the list. Suggestions are welcome, I know there is vast room for improvement, but it doesn't suck. I actually only have a total of about $ 3,400 in everything, all bought new at the time except for the Linn.
I suggest looking at the Proac 2.5 if you want bass. Very refined and balanced from top to bottom. Proac1SC's are the ticket if you aren't a bass hog. These speakers have the appropriate sensitivity to run beautifully on single ended amps with as little as 13watts so don't worry about power, just worry about clean real power.
