Potential upgrade path…

Vthokie the room is actually carpeted. Pretty plush carpet actually. Knowing that and also that this room is really not that small (18x24) would you change your recommendation in any way?

Your DAC can be upgraded along with your preamp and Amp to increase the sound quality of your room IMO and experience.  The room plays a part but with your components, you can upgrade your sound to reference level for that amount of scratch.

@backdoor 

Do you have a space to build a dedicated room or an unused room that would work? Don’t assume your larger speakers won’t work in a smallish  room. My room is considered small but my Avior ii speakers sound amazing in it. I had Jeff at hdacoustics design the room and I built it. If you have a room already built that might work I highly recommend consulting with Jeff. He is very good and very reasonable price wise. Good luck!

Ron

Bigkidz If you were me and you had my gear what component would you start with? What order would you upgrade? I would rather not do it all at once. Thanks. 
 

Ronbo Currently I don’t have a room. We have built a large porch and a sunroom lately so it may be too soon to add another room. I have an idea where we could extend our garage leaving space to build a room at the back of the current garage. That would probably be the best scenario. Contemplating that move. Thanks for the name. Also what are the dimensions of your room?

Ronboco I checked out your system. Nice gear and nice room too. If your speakers are working in your space then mine should be fine in my space (18x24x8). Interesting.