Ethan,
Like your speaks, not your receiver. The DAC suggestion is right on and will help alot. There is a very good Assemblage 2.0 on A'gon right now for $220. Snag it!! A decent integrated would go a long ways. So would decent cables, dump the Monster. Signal Cable, Anti-Cables, Mapleshade, something. How good are your speaker stands? Massed? Good luck, have fun.
Like your speaks, not your receiver. The DAC suggestion is right on and will help alot. There is a very good Assemblage 2.0 on A'gon right now for $220. Snag it!! A decent integrated would go a long ways. So would decent cables, dump the Monster. Signal Cable, Anti-Cables, Mapleshade, something. How good are your speaker stands? Massed? Good luck, have fun.