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where next to go?

Loosing track now of how long I've been dabbling with computer audio... something like 12-18 months of constant experimentation and tweaking. Many problems solved but one problem just doesn't seem to resolve; to wit, the human voice on many recordings sounds grainy/raspy, like an old black and white photograph shot with fast film at the compromise of fine detail. My LP's still best digital side by side where singing comes into play.

So my question; given that this is a digital only problem in a system where PC audio betters digital disc, has anyone else experienced/resolved this with upgrading their D-A chain? Trying to decide what should I target next.. the async USB converter or the DAC?

Current D-A chain
Vlink Async USB converter (96khz version)
PS Audio Dlink III

Using JRiver player with JPlay add on (JPlay actually works!!)
PC built from scratch as music server.
All uncompressed wav files for playback.
davide256

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jastorg1
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David, I second your thought on the vocals reproduced by the DLIII-- its NOT that good. To be fair, I only have the DLIII for a week so its not really conclusive.. I decided to go ADD a transport feeding via coax, we'll see what happens.. My impression with USB input-- NOT that good, with TOSLINK- I think it favors more on highs leaving the midrange lean sounding..

Steve, I thought DAC's suppose to clean out jitter or re-clocks them? CAn you please elaborate.. Sorry I'm a newbie.

Thanks in advance

jason
jastorg1
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thanks for the info.

of the bunch of USB listed which is more 'analog' & musical sounding?
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