Warm and Spacious

by aman9090 on Ever Evolving
My beautiful Ohm MicroWalsh Tall speaker
My self-buit shelves
My Pioneer SX-450 receiver
My Music Hall MMF Phono Stage
Goldring GR1 w/ Grado Platinum cartridge

Description

So, this is my humble system. I am a pretty cash-strapped student and have, over the years, assembled this setup. I am going for warmth, realism, and soundstage as my three main qualities in the system. I definitely have achieved that, with the help of my new cartridge purchase, and my new speaker purchase. I am a fan of vinyl, as that is 95% of my listening material, so the system stresses performance on vinyl records.

I put this under the 'Ever Evolving' category because this system will continue to grow and get better as I become able to afford better equipment. Next on the update docket is the turntable, and then possibly the amplifier. Let me know what you guys think! :)
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    • Grado Platinum
    A beautiful, wood-bodied cartridge that tracks surprisingly well and gives off the most romantic sound I've ever heard from any cartridge in the price range.
    • Ohm Micro Walsh Tall
    I love these speakers to death. Beautiful finish, real wood cabinet, fascinating driver design, and the most realistic and spacious sound stage to date. Imaging is brilliant and mids are impeccable.
    • Pioneer SX-450
    A vintage Pioneer amplifier that gives magnificently beautiful sound. Even better yet, it was a hand-me-down! I swear, I will not upgrade to a better amp until I hear one that is both more powerful AND sounds better. I practically built my entire system around this one amp.
    • Goldring GR1
    An entry-level turntable. Essentially, it is a re-make of the Rega P2. It contains a modified Rega RB250 tonearm. Very decent for the cash I paid.
    • DiMarzio M-Path
    1-meter interconnects, completely solderless. It mainly opens up higher possibilities in resolution and soundstage traits.
    • Nitty Gritty Record Doctor III
    Keeps my records squeeky clean.

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Well, let's just say that I ran into a bit of cash over the past few weeks and would like to upgrade my system! What upgrade do you guys think I could make that would be most substantial to the system's overall sound, and at what price point would this upgrade be worth it?

I was thinking about a new turntable, but I don't know if I have the proper funds to make the climb necessary for it to be truly worthwhile. Hmmm... phono stage? Amplifier? (It is a vintage receiver, after all!)

I'm lost here. Give me your advice, audio gurus! :)
-Andrew

aman9090

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Hi Wwwrecords, thanks for your reply :)

I am not sure what I want to do for amps yet, but I am thinking about getting either a Clearaudio turntable, or the VPI HW-19 or VPI Scout. The HW-19 Jr is very appealing because it is being discontinued, so the cost would be fairly cheap, and for a high-quality turntable. I'll have to look around, though.

As far as amps go, I know I want to have something with tubes. Maybe that 45W Onix one?

Thanks again for your response!
-Andrew

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