Thanks, trog!   Since I know the E17 is a decent DAC, I think I'll save money by going with the LP2020 and using it with the E17.  

Thanks to both of you for the suggestions.   I'm going to check out the TP30.     Really appreciate the help!

Thanks! That's helpful. I haven't purchased the A1.  I'm now thinking about this amp.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P2VV50/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER   I'm still a bit confused how the L7 connector works.  Do you use a 3.5mm to RCA cable to go from the L7 to...

I own a Fiio E17.     I also own a pair of Energy RC-Micro 5.1 satellite speakers which were the rears for a 5.1 speaker system.   Here's what I'd like to do.  Please advise whether it might work.   Connect the E17 to my computer.  Then, use an L7 LOD to connect the E17 to the Fiio...

I have been looking into purchasing the Fiio E17, but I've also been intrigued by the PA2V2 amp sold by Electric Avenue.  I understand that the E17 has a DAC, as well as an amp.   I'd be using the device with an iMac, Macbook Air and an iPhone (which would not be able to use the E17 DAC)...