Newfane- It all comes down to system synergy. You might have taken the sound too far in one direction with the additional pc's. Be sure to let the power cords fully burn-in, and consider getting upgraded a/c outlets, possibly some that are known for a more lower midrange-centric (or less bright) sound, ie FIM 880. Good luck.
power cords- problems using too many cords ?
i started out using my first cord connected to my amp, liked very much. then went to preamp, also liked very much. i then tried my dac and transport, and now my system sounds bright. are 4 pc too much in one system. they are all the same brand and seem to be very good quality. any advice?