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Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?

Adding Symposium shelves and rollerblocks to my monitor (Silverline SR17.5) equipped system definitely helped but bass is still not nearly as controlled as I'd like.

Until we move into a different house where I can have a dedicated room for audio, I cannot use subs or add panels, traps, etc. to the room.  

So, I'm left with the possibility of upgrading a component but I have no idea whether my integrated (Wells Majestic), transport (Sim Moon 260) or DAC (Aqua La Voce S2) might be the best candidate for upgrading.

DAC UPGRADE ?
Are R2R ladder DACs simply weak in this area?  Searching the threads, I found a reference to DAC power supplies having a strong influence re: bass control but I lack the technical expertise to utilize this fact. Please keep in mind that I do not enjoy DACs that prioritize resolution above all.  

TRANSPORT UPGRADE ?
Would replacing the Moon transport with say, the new Pro-ject CD Box RS2 T be a better choice? 

INTEGRATED UIPGRADE ?
Would an amp with more grunt be the best choice?

I can only upgrade one of these at this point.
Budget:
Integrated: 5K
Transport: 3.5K
DAC: 5K
stuartk
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stuartk OP
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@tvad:

Yes-- Coda is in Sac. Sorry for the lack of clarity!

I did contact the seller of the used Coda, asking about bass and he responded as follows: 

"I've owned Hegel H390, Benchmark ABH2, Pass Labs XA25, First Watt SIT-3 & Pass XA30.8 & the Coda bests them all.It sounds more clearer & high res than all of them, with better transients & layering. Better grip & slam". 


stuartk OP
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@tvad:

He went on to say:  "The XA30.8 was the closest to the Coda, as it sounded as wide, forward & musical as the Coda, but more rounded & definitely warmer". 

The above makes me wonder whether the Coda would be warm enough for my tastes. 
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jrbirdman333
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I second the idea of speaker isolation feet. I did that recently and it does indeed work. I hear more clarity and less boom. 
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