My streamer doesn't have a good fantom centerDSP

@lanx0003 the point of diminishing returns in digital one box solutions doesn’t strike at $499. I’m puzzled as to why you’ve decided to battle this out but I can tell you from experience that better dacs, streamers or dac/streamer combos get significantly better the higher up the chain you go. That’s just how it is. 
A honda civic can never compete with a BMW 7 series. This Cambridge can’t compete with the likes of even lower end Aurender and Lumin. The OP’s system is case in point - it’s lacking in comparison to his analog sources. When he acquires a used, even single box unit, in a $2,000 price point he’ll realize what he’s been missing. We shall wait and see. 
 

As to stereophile, I’ve owned several of their Class A rated components and they are rated accordingly within their performance category and that includes price. 

Again, @audphile1, you’re judging performance based on price. I’m honestly puzzled by how stubborn you’re being about this. If you want to argue, take it up with TAS. Why are you ignoring what they said — that the $38k combo sounds only slightly better than the $1k Node Icon?  Don't just be picky on the $499 MXN10.

@lanx0003 I’m being realistic. 
In a rating for MXN10 there’s a $$$ next to it. That signifies that it punches above its wait considering a retail price. 
 

With Stereophile and other publications you need to be able to read between the lines. Also, anyone who assigns percentage of improvement is full of 💩 as far as I’m concerned. In this hobby there are no absolutes. 

You know what, @audphile1, it is holiday and should be a peaceful world.  You do you but, between Stereophile / TAS and your opinion, I choose to believe Stereophile / TAS.

Yes exactly. None of this is worth stressing over. 

Have a happy and healthy holiday season!