need comments on my system

Skim,

Don't take this wrong, but you've started with what are considered to be possibly the best ML speakers ever made and pushed them with less than very best stuff. In another life I sold Counterpoint. Maybe they have changed, but really the sound was too bright for ML. VTL will bring these around much better. You will need lots of power.

Cannot comment on the transport/DAC. Harmonic Tech is decent, Audioquest overrated. Audioquest speaker cables at lower end are decent, but very overpriced toward top end.

May I suggest LAT International speaker wire (trashed by Oval 9s) and LAT power cords. I've a friend running the CLSs with this combination and it took the glare off of the Logans instantly.

Straight Wire and LAT do nice cable and I'm really tempted to get the new Signal Cable silver. Real potential here. Hope this helps.

Agree with Celtic66 re: Counterpoint gear. Bright sounding to my ears too.

a\great system

Counterpoint too bright? I have a pair of SA220s upgraded to NP220s that are anything but bright. The best amps i've had in my system and i've had more than my share. Maybe upgrading the NP220s will help? Or try rolling tubes.

I had some thoughts of trying new amps like Jeff Rowland, Pass Labs, or even McIntosh rather than NP220 upgrade(although it has its own merits). The CLS is very sensitive in all sound reproduction - even changing one component in the system.

Anyone tried the above mentioned amps?

Thanks to all responses.