Really like my system now. The only improvement I wish to get is clarity and soundstage. Next step is to get acoustic panels behind the speakers. Also I'm shopping for a DAC.
Rbc, the acoustic panels I put up are "Primacoustics". There is also another company called Auralex. I found the Primacoustics to be of great value and well worth the $45 a panel.
The Maestor may be the best upgrade I've ever done, you have to try it!
Rbc.......I just added some acoustic panels in my sound room and the improvment was dramatic. Much more detail, top end is a little sweeter and I was able to turn the bass down considerably......much more balanced system, and again, the detail!! I forget the name of the panels I bought, I can look it up for you if you like, but they were only like $45 each....3 or 4 well placed panels will make a big difference!
Oh baby.........one more thing I did that just came to mind!! I put Maestro outlets in the wall! Holy crap!! I had the Porter Ports in before and they were nice, but changing out to the Maestro was like a major component upgrade! By far the best $75 I've ever spent! If they were $1000, I would say best $1000 I've ever spent!
I would say your system must have taken a serious upgrade since you posted this!!