A new dac?

- Get a soundstage shape controller such as the SCK4 (around a 1000 dollars) from Angela Yeung.

- Get the DanielHertz Master Class Software (around 600 bucks) for making all your files sound like mastertape.

- Get some subwoofers

- Treat your room and so on....

Such things shall be more useful and drastic than doing dac side-grades or willienellie whatever in a setup that's not very resolving as yours.

Should mention dac is hooked up to Belles Aria integrated, an Audiolab 6000cdt,

and speakers are LSA20 Signatures.

Thanks, guys.

@deep_333 ,

This is my system until my new forever home is built. I’m going to have a dedicated music room, then upgrade everything.

I’m terribly sorry it doesn’t meet your standards.

@ozzy62 , the Ares2 is looking like a contender.

@audphile1 ​​​​​​, thanks but more than I’m willing to spend. Like to keep it under $1000. Sorry, should have mentioned that.

@oddiofyl , yes, always a good idea.

Also, a decent streamer that is comparable to my current gear?

Thanks again, guys!

@deep_333 room acoustics and subs (in some use cases) I agree with. But the rest of your suggestions are tweaks that can’t compete with a component upgrade. Angela Yeung is Gilbert Yeung of the Blue Circle fame.
 

@thecarpathian 

But do you know how to pronounce, "cognoscenti"?

; )

Here is a good DAC for just over $1000. It will perform better than the Ares II. It may be good enough to last you a long time.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650267152-denafrips-pontus-ii-12th-anv-firmware-edition/