Hi everyone!! Thank you for all the input. I'll do my best to answer everyone, but if I miss someone I'm sorry.
@yyzsantabarbara Of the DAC's I used to own, my favorite was probably DAVE, however, I was using it with a DNA Stellaris amp, fancy glass, and modded HD800's. It was a very different system than my speakers and synergy is important. I also had different goals than I do now. My speaker cables are way too long. They are also basic and will be replaced down the line. The amp is in the basement, however, I am going to move it so it is basically just below the ceiling so the cables, in the end, will likely be 4 feet or so.
@blisshifi I originally had the DAC200 on my list because of the all the hype. I also took it off because of all the hype. Guys like Huff, it seems everything new is "the best" so I just ignore him and people like him. I'be been around long enough to know that there is no such thing as a "giant killer" or a $15k item for $7k. Too much hype for me, I guess...
@ja_kub_sz I've never heard of the Cen.Grand. Thank you. I have heard the Mola Mola and I guess I am alone in my feelings about it. I don't care for it at all - I find it thin and lifeless sounding. I also found it had a lot of digital grain. For reference, I feel the same about the PS Audio DSD. They aren't for me personally.
Thank you @audphile1 . The speakers are toed in. It could likely be solved by more room treatment (eg curtains) but things like that just aren't an option. I have to work with what I have.
@vicdior Thank you for the Weiss suggestion. It's another one of those hyped up Huff DAC's... First the DAC200 was better than anything for twice the price, then the 204 was better than the DAC200 at half that price... It just doesn't add up as then a 204 is better than any $15k DAC. It's all too cloudy for me.