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Is there such thing as a "vocal" forward DAC?

My system right now is an iFi Zen Stream, Schiit Modius, Schiit Freya + & DAC x-Cherry 2 powering Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters.

I'm quite happy with it but the M3TM are known for a more relaxed vocal, maybe even rolled off highs which makes the vocals at times sound like they are farther back in the soundstage, behind the drums even and I don't like that at all. The highs in fact are fine for my ears but the vocals bothers me.

Before I start down the road of replacing these I was wondering if there is a DAC that is considered a vocal forward type sound, I know it might not be enough to make a huge change but any change is good right now for my setup.  I'm not a neutral/flat critic and in fact like a more "flavored" styled sound.

Is there such a thing or am I asking too much of a DAC?
blkwrxwgn

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blkwrxwgn OP
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The Freya is new to me, just this week and I think there is another issue here, the stock tubes!  I just switched to passive or differential and adjust to match volume db and I get clean crisp vocals and more detailed sound but thinner without the tube sound.

I think the issue might be more the stock JJ tubes.
blkwrxwgn OP
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chayro, I think that's good advice.  A lot of changes have happened to my system in the past few months and I think I need to let things settle a bit.  I am going to roll some tubes though, after researching a bit, these JJ's can do exactly what I'm noticing.  
blkwrxwgn OP
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.

The Spatial M3's aren't new to me, so I've played a lot with placement for them.  They are about 2 1/2 ft from the wall and toed in just a tad bit, been the best placement wise so far.
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