I am still trying to get a decent sound quality out of my system. Currently I am running an Audio Engine DAC and not really happy with sound quality. Would investing in a more robust DAC be of benefit?
While upgrading your source will probably give you an improvement, and going to tubes will most likely sweeten up the sound, it sounds to me that you need to work on speaker placement. Klipsch speakers can get a little shouty, especially when paired with a brighter integrated like the Yamaha. Good speaker setup is crucial.
You have to spring for the current model, R-1 (link below), &799 + shipping. That's not dirt-cheap, but it's still way less than most balanced output DACs.
BTW, Schitt may have something cheaper w/balanced outs. Not sure about that.
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