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What would you do?

So, I want to tweak the sound of my system (Hegel 160 integrated, Cambridge CXC transport, TAD tube DAC (pretty old), Joseph Audio RM25Mark2 XL). I want to increase soundstage and curb a slight tendency for high end harshness.  I know that soundstage is mainly in the mastering of a CD.  And I know that the room plays a big role but I can't make changes there. Just retired and "need" to give myself a present (up to about $3,000 new or used). Have been thinking about getting a new DAC ( Audio Mirror Tubador 111SE with Balanced output).  But wonder if the money would be better spent elsewhere. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
dharmaman

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dharmaman OP
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I agree with you MillerCarbon.  I agree that buying a new component feels risky and may alter the sound I largely love from my  relatively simple system . I know others will say "you could just sell it' with respect to a new component.  And I know that some components can be heard on a trial basis.  I guess I am relatively risk adverse, maybe I am in the wrong hobby! 
dharmaman OP
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Thanks for your feedback,  This is definitely not a direction I was thinking about. I love that! Would appreciate other's thoughts.

dharmaman OP
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Thanks for all your suggestions. Newbee, I cannot, in fact,  re-arrange anything except I have always had  the speakers out from the wall.  The equalizer sound interesting. While it might take any harshness away, I guess (?) it would not do anything to the soundstage.  While I have tried angling the speakers toward the listening position, I find the soundstage better when there is no angle at all (apparently Jeff Joseph suggested this). But I can try again. Thanks again.
dharmaman OP
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Thursday I will try the toe-in as suggested. I also am intrigued by the Black Ice sound enhancer. After a brief look at review it sounds very interesting. If i used this, where does it go in the circuit- after the DAC and before the Hegel? Thanks again for all your input.
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