The next step to a better system

For streaming consider the Bluesound Node 2 and a subscription to Tidal HiFi with uncompressed cd quality streams.  You can use the onboard DAC for starters or connect to a DAC of your choosing.

 On the analog front, I would say your cartridge may be interesting to upgrade. It seems your phono preamp can handle a moving coil cartridge, so perhaps a nice step up in that department would be very worthwhile.  I highly recommend the Lyra Delos.

I use Spotify at my office and love the almost endless library of music out there as I’m always discovering artist I’ve never heard of daily. I’ve not tried Spotify at home on my main system so I can’t speak how it sounds but I’ve read plenty about how Tidal is much better. As far as hooking my iPhone up through an aux input I’ve not tried that either, but I can’t imagine it’s that great. Definitely agree with the post above.

As far as your system vs your cables go; you have a nice system that I think you’ll find a cable upgrade will be well worth it. The Cable Co. as mentioned is a great and safe source. Another great option that is just as safe is Clear Day Cables. Paul’s cable are outstanding and he is the nicest guy in the business that strives to have happy customers. If you don’t like his cables or they just don’t work in your system he will happily refund your money. Are Clear Day Cables the best cable out there? No. You’ll have to spend a lot more to better them and if you search on this forum there are many happy users here that state the same.

If you where going to upgrade your cables, what’s your budget? That will help others give you helpful and realistic suggestions.

meambler,
You might not like my answer, since it will not answer your digital or analog side. I have found that two of the biggest improvements that you can get in a system are:
1. Proper AND precise placements of loudspeakers in the room
2. Room treatment

Have you done these before you move on buy expensive equipment?

Hi Milpai,

I'm open to all suggestions.

I have done a lot of research concerning speaker placement and have spent the time experimenting with different placements. The one constant being that the distance between the speakers is the same as the distance from the speakers to my listening position.  

The room is 24' x 15' with 9' drop ceiling. I don't have a lot of bare walls. There are canvas paintings,  Bookcases, plants, wall to wall berber carpeting over wood floors. It's on a second floor. The speakers are spiked and on painted particular board slightly larger then the base of the speakers. There is lots of wood / fabric furniture in the room and the windows have sheers and drapes.

Since you're a Spotify fan, you might opt for running it on your 'puter instead of the phone.  It allows for using a good sound card and your choice of the available programs, both freeware and purchased.  You can choose from fairly sophisticated eq's, room correction with the addition of a calibrated mic, measurement routines....everything from the simple to the sublime.

And no interrupts when the phone rings....or whatever your phone does to get your attention...*G*