Looking or a Used player/Dac for under 2000.

Yeah, it looks like you have the power situation under control. So what you suspect is that with all the tube gear, it might too much of a good thing? It'll be interesting to see what happens if you change to an SS DAC. Maybe Natalie's suggestion of upgrading the Audio Note might do the trick for you. Good luck.

If you're not using silver IC's try it, that alone should liven up yout system.

If you can find a used EVS Millennium DAC you'll probably find what you're looking for. The Millennium DAC's strenghts include an absolutely voluminous soundstage and incredible detail, but not bright or hyped at all. It's also dead quiet, ridiculously dynamic, and is utterly transparent. In short, it seems like the Roto Rooter man flushed out my entire system and every last bit of information on a CD comes through untouched. The result is that instruments and vocals literally pop out in lifelike fasion within a crystal clear 3-dimensional stage. Ok, that's the best I can describe it. Best of luck.

Tim

Thanks all.

I have decided to go with a Cary 303-100. We'll see how it integrates with my system. I will post as soon as I've done some listening should be here in a few days.

Again many thanks!

The Cary is great. It provides just what I was looking for. It has a beautiful and large sound stage and lots of space and detail. I recomend it highly.