Three things... experiment with different interconnects especially between the GCPH and the Pass amp. Different speaker cables and power cords could make a difference too, so try every possible combination of the 3 types you have available. It's tedious but it can pay off.
Get a high quality tube line stage.
Make sure your AC power is clean and try not to mix analog and digital sources on the same outlets. Good luck.
Get a high quality tube line stage.
Make sure your AC power is clean and try not to mix analog and digital sources on the same outlets. Good luck.