Here is my set Up what would be the minimal next step up for Sound Quality.
WD usb2 2TB external HD Only Music aiff’s on it + Time Machine BackUp
MacBook Pro 2013 8GB RAM 256 internal Flash drive usb3
AudirvanaPlus Always very latest Version
Regen
ifi DAC nano latest driver iFiHDUSBAudio_dfuapp5.1A.sh
Oyaide neo d+ Class A USB 2.0 to MacBook
MusicLink Transparent Interface cables
Parasound 2100 Classic Preamp
Reference B&K 200.2 S2 Power amp 225W RMS
Paradigm 100 S series speakers
Klipsch Reference R-10SW Sub
Thanks