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I am finishing up my speakers, and am considering the next level of
upgrade to the system.

Currently I have a Yamaha DSP-A1000 preamp/amp/processor.
I am using a HK Citation 19 for a power amp for the main 2 speakers.
I also use a Pioneer LD 1090 MDP for CDs.

The speakers are home brew using Eton 11-580 woofer, and Accuton 211/277
tweeter and midrange.

It is my feeling that the speakers far exceed the current rest of the system.

My thoughts are toward replacing the Amplifier, or the CD player, or
just adding an outboard DAC.

I am looking for opinions on what is better to do in what order.

I am not looking to spend more than 500-1000 on any component, so here are
the options I am considering...

For CD player either the JVC 1050 or Rotel 955/965.
For D/A option on Pioneer LD player either the PS audio $500 unit, the
CAL Sigma, or the Sumo $800 unit.

Which will give better sound, the current pioneer with outboard D/A or
the stand-alone Rotel or JVC?

For amps, I am considering an Adcom 555II or something like a used tube unit
i.e. Cary SL-70, etc.

I am strongly considering a tube amp due to the very high detail of the
speakers  (I want to 'soften' it a bit - please...no discussion on this
theory, just my application).

Would I be better going with a tube amp, or a tube in the processor (like the
Sigma).

How much will using the Yamaha DSP-A1000 for a processor hurt the sound
relative to the other components?

What is the order of improvement most favorable ...i.e. most improvement to
least improvement...

Opinions as to any/all of the above are highly valued and greatly appreciated.

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