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My First USB DAC Sounds Dull, Please Help

Greatings from Tanzania,

I finally jumped into the PC audio arena with the purchase of a Mhdt Paradisea+. However the PC/DAC combo came out very disappointing! The sound was dull and contrived. Even my wife gave it a thumb down.

This is my first try on a system with a tube stage, but don't think it should sound so lucking of high frequency signals. I switched between foobar and Windows MP11, tried a different laptop, and even connected the DAC direct to the Amp (by-passed the preamp), but to no avail.

The rest of my system is comprised of Martin Logan SL3, Bag-End Aragon 8008 BB, Aragon Aurum preamp, and Kimber cables.

I am I doing something wrong. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I remain a believer of PC audio.
planckscale

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seekburk
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I almost purchased the DAC in question (paradisea+) and did very much research on it. I have read several threads on different sites and there are many happy campers using this DAC. In fact i haven't read anything negative anywhere about it. This being said i believe you have problems elsewhere and if not then you have a faulty DAC. I would look into what Mglik has suggested here. I know it took me awhile to get the PC sound i was looking for and the correct drivers installed. Also had to learn how to bypass the "Kmixer" etc. This information can be found in these forums. good luck

By the way, i am using JRiver MJ12(free) and it is fantastic. I found this to be far superior sounding then the WMP9 i was using prior. Lots of positive feedback on that program as well.
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