I'd look at the DAC. DACs can be harsh. All a digital streamer can do is send more bits to the DAC. I also don't think wires are generally harsh. If I wire sounds harsh, it is carrying the harshness from a component.
Jerry
would innuos mk3 streamer benefit from network filter
I just got an innuos mk3 streamer. The sound is not as good as my lumin u2 mini or aurender n100.
Sound is a bit harsh to me, could just be my system or hearing, maybe it is more detailed, experienced as harshness.
Might it benefit from a network filter?
Thanks