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money best spent on better dac, transport, preamp?

I have good speakers and amp in B&W 801 matrix and levinson 27.5 but think I should have better results. My transport is a Parasound cdp100, dac is aragon d2a, preamp is Marantz 9000 preamp/processor. Which should be replaced first to hear a noticeable improvement?. Budget is $1000 for each used. Thanks for any help.
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kurt_tank
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Are you sure that the ML 27.5 has the power to drive the 801's? That is only 100wpc. How big is your room?
I ask, because I used to have the ML 27, and when I got my Revel Studio speakers, I upgraded to the ML 23, (200 wpc). The sound is better, as it has more dynamic headroom. Just a thought.

Also, if you are going with onhwy61's suggestion, (and it is a logical suggestion), you might want to look at the Resolution Audio Opus 21 cdp. I have one being delivered in a week or so. From my research, it is a bargain at the price. (New=$3,500).

Good Luck!
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