It is not always a case of drop a better component into your system and get better sound. The sound you achieve is a result of how all your components and your room play together.
Unless you have an old DAC, it is likely that moving your speakers a few inches will give you a bigger overall change in your sound.
But if you have already optimized your speaker positioning and like the overall sound... then trying a different DAC may be worthwhile. Spending $3k doesn’t guarantee better sound than spending $1k... it’s what works/sounds best to you in your room with your other components.
Unless you have an old DAC, it is likely that moving your speakers a few inches will give you a bigger overall change in your sound.
But if you have already optimized your speaker positioning and like the overall sound... then trying a different DAC may be worthwhile. Spending $3k doesn’t guarantee better sound than spending $1k... it’s what works/sounds best to you in your room with your other components.