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How to improve on the 2 ch in my 5.1 set up?

I need help to enhance my 2 channel audio performance. Currently my set up is as follows;

Front: Jm Lab 1028 Be
Center: CC1008be
Rear: Emotiva ERC-1
Source: PS3
Pro: Anthem D2V
Amp: Anthem A2+A5
Sub: will be upgrading to Sunfire HRS 10 or two HRS 8.

I was thinking of getting a Mcintosh C2200 or C2300 tube preamp and either Oppo 95 or Esoteric X-05 for music. Both C2200 & C2300 have the HT bypass as I do not have extra space for separate 2 channel set up.

Please give advices especially from those with similar set up and managed to have a decent 2 channel audio performance.
dtan

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dtan OP
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Thanks everyone for the advices!! I agree that the source is the issue here and would also like to know if the emphasis be on the preamp or cdp in order for me to allocate my budget? Also will a decent tube CD player alone like Cary 303/300 alone do the trick?
dtan OP
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I will go with a decent cd player- 2nd hand Cary or Oppo 95 to keep the set up simple and see for any improvement from the 2 channel analogue first before I start adding a tube amp. Why do i need an extra DAC if the D2v already has one internally?

Hope this route should work for me and not having to spend more money!!! Missus has had enough of my constant HT / audio system expansion. All you advices have been very useful and helpful to my decision making process. Thank you!!
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