Does the Transport make a significant difference

I sold my Parasound P5 and ordered a PS Audio PWT. My next step will be a preamp.

DACs with analog volume control and tube output stages might be better positioned to go direct into amp. I'm thinking products such as Aesthetix and EAR etal.

What Sonic difference are you looking to obtain? That would go a long way with recommendations. BTW, you might consider measuring your rooms response and room treatments before spending any more money. That room looks pretty empty and reflective.

My pictures aren't current, I actually have more room treatment.

Ricred1,
I believe you'll be happy once you hear the PWT in your system.