Does the Transport make a significant difference

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.

Charles1dad,

I really hope you are correct. Adding the PS Audio PWD II was significant to my ears and if the PWT adds a little bit more I'll be extremely happy. Now trying to find a preamp to complete my system.

Ricred1,
the PWT has "very high" sound quality. As others here have pointed out, transports play a major role regarding the overall sound you get from CDs.