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Dac methodology

Hi, I’m exploring ideas for a Dac upgrade. Currently have Denafrips Ares2 and Benchmark Dac3.  Read an interesting thread hers about tube Dacs, Mhdt, Lampizator Amber, Audio Mirror.  I have a PL Diologue preamp, Pass XA25, Cornwall speakers. Wondering if tube Dac with tube preamp may be redundant. Sort of thinking of Dac output stage as pre-preamp. I’m I overthinking? Looking for separation of instruments during complex music, right now things get a bit “mushy” and in distinct when many instruments are playing. Thanks for any perspective! Ted
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It does not sound like a DAC issue, to me. Those are very good DACs you have.
Have you decoupled your speakers from the floor? That would make a big difference in SQ, like having new speakers. Try, also, moving your speakers away from the rear wall, a little at a time.
Good Luck.
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