I feel that this system is an excellent basic system especially for a small room. It can be added to sourcewise with the addition of a preamplifier and tuner, SACD, and vinyl sources. One could subsitute a fine low power tube amp for the Aleph if one prefers this sort of sound. A balanced amp, like an Aleph 5, might provide some sonic advantages with the Wadia which sounds best with balanced cables, IMHO.
Ronslam, I'm sure the Spectral is a great option for an upgrade. Remember these are 57's so they should have the latest protection boards in them for the Spectrals. The Aleph 3 is low voltage. I also like the Goertz products - they work well in this system. I have used the inexpensive Flatline to good effect. David99, when I had this system I used an Aleph 5 but auditioned an Aleph 3 and it would have been great in a small room, IMHO. But Ronslam's upgrade is good too. Hard to beat Spectral and Pass!
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