hey snoobeez, I have an EAD DSP7000mkII and T-1000 transport and a decent analog setup too- VPI scout, JMW9, Transfiguration spirit and AR PH3 SE. The only way to better your digital front end is shell out a couple bucks. The Arcam FMJ23 won't do it. Myabe the Gamut (seen em used around 2k) or jump for it- the audio aero capitole at $4500+ used. Just depends how bad ya want it, bro. later