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Proac Response D30 DS
This is only first impressions because the D30SR’s are still breaking in :The build quality of the speakers are exceptional compared to the old model (D30R) the pulp & mika mid-bass driver looks like a substantial step up it build like a jeep ... 
Harbeth 40.1 vs Sonus Faber Olympia III
I heard both speaker there is no competition at all the Harbeth is much better than the Sonus . 
Proac Response D30 DS
Yes I bought the Ribon twitters version.So far they sound much better than the dome twitters .I replaced the stock jumpers with my Tellurium Ultra Black ones the improvement is huge . 
Proac Response D30 DS
My D30SR’s just arrived yesterday they sound very promising and look lovely in Cherry finish,I will write a review soon. 
Better CDP or network player?
You can do both :buy stand alone DAC if I had your system I would buy Bryston DAC and  a CD transport of Cambridge CXC cheap and reliable option. 
Cambridge Azur 851C Upsampling DAC, CD Player & Preamplifier
I heard the 851 couple of times at my dealer showroom and love it.It really capable to deliver great performance much above its price tag.You won’t find better CDP in this price level. 
Transport Accustic Arts
Accustic Arts is a CD player not a pure CD transport since you already have DAC you should look for a pure transport without inner D/A converter such as PS Audio, Simaudio,Cyrus or CEC . 
Cambridge Audio 740 cdp dying...suggested replacement?
Do you have standalone DAC ? 
What CD Player to replace McIntosh MCD550?
On sale very good option Audio Resaerch unit worth a consideration:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis91g7b-audio-research-cd-3-mkii-cd-sacd-players 
Simaudio 260D - As transport
After more than a week of break in the 260D T is really starting to open up the sound is more organic and organised it’s like every note has its own space in deadly silence background so the whole soundstage is precise,detailed and effortless.It’s... 
Proac Response D30 DS
If I have the space I definitely buy the D48R so I think will compromise with the D30 SR .With room size of 16x24 you should be OK with the D48.what is your amplification? 
Simaudio 260D - As transport
Just received today the Simaudio 260DT (transport version only) first nothing special but after an hour operation... oh my god... the soundstage became huge, massive dynamics,excellent separation and transparency.Everything is more natural and eff... 
Cambridge Audio 851N Music player/DAC
Maybe you right because I heard the 851C and it's a great CD player one of the best I ever heard . 
Airist Audio discrete R-2R DAC, at an unbelievable $350!!!!!
A firm that selling men'a accessories,cooking,watches and so on looks very suspicious to me to buy a DAC from them looks very suspicious for me . 
Cambridge Audio 851N Music player/DAC
I heard the 851N at my dealer showroom ,it's not bad player but I felt that the inner DAC isn't great one.