Originally Posted by spinaltap
The biggest improvement to my A500’s was first adding a Meridian 555 to my 551, then VanDenHul Teatrack cables.
You just cost me money smile It was one of those weird synchronicity things. After reading your post and the manual, I stuck Meridian 555 into eBay and there was one. Just bought it. (Asked permission for a new rack first, though.)

And thanks to Hector and Alastair for their suggestions also. Next steps:
  • order Herbie's Gliders to make position tweak easier
  • tweak speaker position as recommended
  • order some Kontak cleaner (haven't cleaned the contacts before and this seems to be recommended)
  • look for bigger equipment rack
  • change bi-wired apeaker connects to bi-amped
  • RTFM
  • check connect leads needed for 551 <> 555 comms
  • consider servicing 555 before installation
  • all leading to enjoy the sound smile
  • thank the boss
  • oh, and PS, will now have to get the Linn upgraded.
  • do all these things one-at-a-time with A/B listening tests (of course I won't - just bung 'em in and convince myself of the major upgrade smile )

*After the GL101, it was a slippery slope to this.*
Main: erm, watch this space smile Meridian Director, Linn LP12/Stack Serene/Basik Plus/K9, NAD 613
Eyes: Sony KDL-32WD, Humax FVP-5000T
Ears: Meridian Explorer, Meze Classic 99, Sony WH-1000XM, Bose QC30, Wharfedale DD1
Network: Marantz M-CR603, JRiver MC26, Intel NUC
Stands Unique, CFIs