Maybe the Journey is Over?........Well......

@baclagg

RE: replacing H390 with 590.

You don’t mention a DAC so I assume you’re using the 390’s on-board DAC, which is somewhat on the lean side.

I’m not familiar with your speakers. I also own an H390 and Jay’s CDT2MKII. Both my Silverline monitors and Aqua La Voce DAC are on the warm side and I had to swap out ICs and footers in order to tame what was, for me, too forward of a sound, in conjunction with the 390 and Jay’s.

Be aware that the H590 is both more resolving and more neutral than the 390. You might consider purchasing a 590 from a seller that offers a return policy, such as Listen Up! as moving up the Hegel line might prove "too much of a good thing", depending upon your taste.

Just my 2 cents...

BTW, I'd be very curious to know what you think of the QStab.   

@stuartk thank you for the advice on the 590. I will definitely get one to try out before I buy it. My 390 is giving me what I need for now.

The Qstab was a good addition. More bass response and the thing I notice more than anything is that piano notes have a more realistic tone to them. I love it!

@baclagg 

You're welcome.

Thanks for the feedback on the QStab. 

I have heard the same thing from others. 

Not sure it would be worth the expense, in my case. 

Your wife does know that you will never be done, right?

@mahler123  I think she is figuring that out….lol.