Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality


I currently stream Qobuz and Tidal through my Lumin T2. I have had this about 4 years. I have AT&T fiber optic internet to the house the ethernet cable direct to the Lumin. About 30' of cable from the router to the device. I was thinking of using the Lumin only as a streamer and adding a conceivably better DAC. Is this a legit way to go about a more resolving sound. To my ears there is a slight veil over everything and maybe a little etched overall, bass response is great. I was also hoping for a recommendation for the DAC if this is a good option. $6,000 budget new or used is fine. I have had very good luck with used equipment over the years. Thanks, Allen.

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The rest of my system is pretty decent. It consists of a Modwright KWH 225I integrated, Tyler Acoustic Woodmere II speakers, an OPPO 105 for disks, Panasonic SP 10 TT with Dynavector SUT and Ortofon MC10 cart. All synergistic Reasearch Tessla apex cabling. Stereo Rythmic F12 subs. Room is lightly treated with GIC bass traps in front corners and some homemade absorption at first reflection points. The veiled portion of the sound is in the mid to upper midrange. Thanks, Allen. 

I forgot the Puritan PMS 156. It sits behind my rack, so I sometimes forget it's there.  

To the folks that suggested an ethernet filter, thanks a bunch. I bought the smooth Lan filter from Stack Audio. It arrived today. I have had this system in the configuration it is in now for over two years. So, I am very certain I know exactly how it sounds. I put the Stack Audio filter in and played Lyle Lovett's The Boys From North Dakota, The background was significantly quieter, thusly better detail. So far, I am liking it quite a bit. I have been listening to it for less than an hour. I just wanted to post this for the folks that gave tips/advice, thanks, Allen.