What are you using for speaker cables, digital cables, power cords, and power conditioning just because all that matters? While I’ve read nice things about the upper level KS cables the Fascination is at best mixed, which is I think what you’re wrestling with now. I’d suggest trying these Acoustic Zen Matrix II XLR interconnects that you can get for $725 for two pairs, and if they don’t work out you can easily sell them for little/no loss so very low risk to try. I have them and they may well preserve the warmth you like — they’re very natural-sounding interconnects — while adding some treble detail/air you may be missing. Just another idea FWIW, and best of luck.
Considering switching to XLR cables,
Currently have Kubala fascination RCA IC cables between my Aqua Lascala DAC, ARC Ref6 pre, Pass 350.8 into Maggies 20.7. ARC recommends XLR iIC. Considering
Audioquest Water
Zavfino Arcadia
Audio Envy Mk ii
Triode Wire Labs
Looking to say in the relative price range. Not sue they are an improvement. Appreciate any experience and/or comparison with the above.