Mysteek
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I'm interested in a DAC + amp to power Paradigm Atom bookshelf speakers. I was wondering if there is a good ratio on how much to spend on a DAC vs an amp.
I started playing around with combinations:
$130 Nuforce uDac2 + a $200 integrated amp like the Pioneer A-35R
$220 Maverick Audio D1 DAC + $120 Dayton Audio DTA-100a (Class-T Amplifier 50 WPC)
$240 EMU 0202 USB + $120 Dayton Audio DTA-100a (Class-T Amplifier 50 WPC)
As you can see, my budget is around $350, give or take $30. I really need help choosing a good combination. Thanks for any assistance!
The ideal setup will be the best bang/buck dac and amp to power these bookshelf speakers and my source will be a netbook.
I started playing around with combinations:
$130 Nuforce uDac2 + a $200 integrated amp like the Pioneer A-35R
$220 Maverick Audio D1 DAC + $120 Dayton Audio DTA-100a (Class-T Amplifier 50 WPC)
$240 EMU 0202 USB + $120 Dayton Audio DTA-100a (Class-T Amplifier 50 WPC)
As you can see, my budget is around $350, give or take $30. I really need help choosing a good combination. Thanks for any assistance!
The ideal setup will be the best bang/buck dac and amp to power these bookshelf speakers and my source will be a netbook.