Getting a system 90% of perfection is easy, but getting that final 10% can drive a person nuts!

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I posted my wanting advice on getting more out of my system and I received a multitude of suggestions. Because my source is a computer, some suggested a USB cleaner like the Regen, others suggested a power cleaner, still, others suggested better cables, one person even suggested I add a woofer even though I listen to chamber music which doesn't need much bass, using balanced interconnects was also suggested, getting a tube preamp was suggested by several. I chose to upgrade my Dac from a Schiit Bifrost delta-sigma to a much more expensive Gungnir multi-bit, which I'm receiving tomorrow.

My current system is as follows:
Amp: W4S ST-500
DAC: Schiit Bifrost (not multibit) USB
Pre Amp: Passive TVC
Interconnects: Homebuilt Solid Silver Single Ended RCA
Speakers: Maggie 1.6s with crossover upgrade
Speaker cables: Homebuilt solid silver.

I also ordered two sets of balanced interconnects which I'll receive next week. If none of this works, I'm willing to get a Schiit tube amp which should come available sometime this month for only $699.

Anyway, this is my saga and I'll post what seems to work and what doesn't for those interested. I think a lot of audiophiles go through this and may be interested. Keep in mind that my system is built on a rather small budget, but I think I can improve on things to make my music more enjoyable to me. Keeping things the way they are now (at 90% efficiency) is not that bad.

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Topic - Getting a system 90% of perfection is easy, but getting that final 10% can drive a person nuts! - scruffy_ 17:24:24 12/06/16 (8)

Gungnir MB - scruffy_ 11:35:13 12/09/16 (1)

RE: Gungnir MB - claud 05:11:24 12/11/16 (0)

RE: Getting a system 90% of perfection is easy, but getting that final 10% can drive a person nuts! - wheezer 09:43:22 12/09/16 (1)

RE: Getting a system 90% of perfection is easy, but getting that final 10% can drive a person nuts! - claud 05:18:28 12/11/16 (0)

RE: Getting a system 90% of perfection is easy, but getting that final 10% can drive a person nuts! - fantja 11:29:36 12/08/16 (0)

That's what the $100,000 are for - the last 10% - Frihed89 15:05:53 12/07/16 (0)

You'll love the Gungnir MB, but ... - Feanor 12:09:09 12/07/16 (0)

enjoy your new Schiit - G Squared 17:59:27 12/06/16 (0)

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