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Oh does it ever end? I've recently added a pair of Quad 989's to my system. It sounds fantastic. The question I have at what point do you say it's the best it can be? I love the YBA, but I hear the Quads work well with tubes. I'm thinking of the Manley Snappers at 100wpc. any thoughts on my system?
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    • Sim Audio Nova
    dig out, bal outputs, 17 lbs
    • REL Acoustics Storm mkIII
    powered, 10 in woofer
    • tara reference
    interconnects
    • nordost digital
    i/o
    • ps audio ultimate lab cables
    3 sets
    • PS Audio P-300
    ac synthesizer, 30 lbs
    • Y B A passion integrated
    100w/channel
    • Quad U S A ESL-989
    This is my newest addition.

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I concur with the folks who say upgrade your front end. Your CDP is not at the level of the rest of your system. If you don't mind saving some money, you could check out a Shanling CD-T100 with NOS tubes. Otherwise I'd listen to Linn's best, SimAudio, and all the other guys' suggestions too.

Once you get your new player, look downstream. The suggestions about AC lines and room treatment are nice too, but IMHO get a new source first.

tobias