Nice system. I think I know what you are looking for sound-wise, I am a jazz listener and it is my goal as well. I don't have any hard answers, but a few things come to mind.
- Your DAC reviews well, but have you tried anything else? Maybe an R2R? How does it sound if you use the embedded DAC in the Lumin?
- Since you like your CD player best, are you using the internal DAC there or sending the signal to the RME DAC?
- Are you running ethernet or are you using wireless for streaming?
- The one cable that might be a big upgrade and get you closer to your desired sound is the SPDIF cable between streamer and DAC. What are you currently using?