@mapman Keep working on it. I've heard very significant differences in sonic quality from digital music servers/streamers. Ranging from my initial efforts at a dedicated computer set up, through an Antipodes DX II, then a step back with a Roon Nucleus (the Antipodes got overwhelmed by Roon's bloatware eventually), and now with a Taiko Extreme I have heard very significant progression. The Extreme has been an amazing improvement, providing digital music that is emotionally involving to the point that it competes with vinyl. No kidding. Source first!
What is it you expect to hear from hifi gear that you have not yet?
One thing for me is a noticeable difference in streamers. I need to work on that.