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well this is the system i have managed to put together over the last couple years on a serious budget and after trading a couple components.I am pretty happy overall but still feel i can get it much better i think my next component will be a bettet preamp and some better interconnects then turntable upgrades but not for a while the system overall sounds pretty good w well recorded vinyl

but unbearable w/poorer recordings

also the system can be fatiging at times.i will post better pics soon

comments &suggestions welcome!

thanks ,

analogfreeek
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    • NAD 533
    stock nad 533 w/oem rb250 goldring electra cartridge
    • Thorens TD-165
    base upgraded to thick mdf bottom soldered new rca cable inside
    • bellari vp129
    tube preamp
    • B&K Components ST-202
    great amp needed some power for the vandies!this works!
    • Vandersteen 2ci
    very accurate full range time &phase correct speaker
    • audioquest g snake
    good cheap interconnects
    • kimber kable 8tc
    biwired
    • bello bello
    free glass shelved component rack i got from a friend

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Analogfreeek, The ONLY preamp that I'd get would be the Supratek Champaign or Chenin. These are the best preamps you can buy for the money that compare with others that cost $10,000 and up. I just added one to my system and Whoooa!,what a difference. It made my Rotel sound retarded. You can buy it directly from Supratek manufacturer in Perth, Australia for $2900, or try to find a used one on line, likely on AudiogoN. I just got mine on AudiogoN. I have a pair of Magneplanar 1.6 speakers and they sound MUCH better than ever. The sound stage is simply astonishing--detailed, crisp, precise, deep and wide. Just amazing!

waltcertain