More expensive DAC the answer?

I am still trying to get a decent sound quality out of my system. Currently I am running an Audio Engine DAC and not really happy with sound quality. Would investing in a more robust DAC be of benefit?

mfdamon10-07-2018 3:06am

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roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 10-07-2018 at 02:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A single-end triode amp like my Sanei SA-560A (2A3's and Tango transformers) would be a lot better than the SS Yamaha! Those Cornwalls have a sensitivity of 100db/1watt. Most of your listening is at or below 1 watt. SE tube amps are "magic" at the 1 to 7 watt level! Provided of course that the speakers are of high enough sensitivity (Heresy's, Khorns, Cornwall's ...). So changing to another DAC is IMHO not a good idea!
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,796 posts 10-07-2018 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah Klipsch with tubes is a great combo
mfdamon OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 10-07-2018 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks for info!
brayeagle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 362 posts 10-07-2018 at 05:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete have to agree with the suggestions for a good tube amplifier with your Klipsch speakers.
audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 10-07-2018 at 06:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is your source? The jitter of the source is usually more important than the DAC. If you are using a transport, then this is probably the weak point. Reclocking with a good resampler like the Synchro-Mesh can make a huge difference, assuming that the DAC does not resist the reclocking. Jitter from a typical transport: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=154408.0 Steve N. Empirical Audio

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