I've been enjoying the below setup for many years but recently my DAC has stopped outputting power equally which has lead me down the rabbit hole of 'Audio Science'. Normally I would just replace my DAC to keep my setup alive but my birthday is coming and family insists I replace and/or simplify my setup. So here I am, learning DAC's, amps and growing more or less confused. I've determined that I prefer a warmer sound and not trying to thump my house with bass. Budget would be ~$1,000ish? Would be willing to replace my speakers, amp, DAC, sub... if you determine that my setup is outdated or just get a DAC/AMP combo - i dont know. Apologies ahead of time for such an open ended question but would like to hear what you folks suggest - thank you for your time.
Headphones
Verum 1
Open back, planar magnetic
82 mm membrane
116 dB\V or 96 dB\mW sensitivity
8 ohms
Speakers
Monsoon MM1000
System frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz +5 dB in workstation environment
System time response: Less than .25 ms dispersion to -20 dB
Maximum SPL at 1 meter: 102 dB RMS using EIA 426B noise
Sub
Acoustic Audio 6.5
Power Rating 250w
Efficiency 96dB
Impedance 8 Ohm
Sub Amp
S.M.S.L SA-98E
2 x 160w
DAC
Schiit HEL
R.I.P
Headphones
Verum 1
Open back, planar magnetic
82 mm membrane
116 dB\V or 96 dB\mW sensitivity
8 ohms
Speakers
Monsoon MM1000
System frequency response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz +5 dB in workstation environment
System time response: Less than .25 ms dispersion to -20 dB
Maximum SPL at 1 meter: 102 dB RMS using EIA 426B noise
Sub
Acoustic Audio 6.5
Power Rating 250w
Efficiency 96dB
Impedance 8 Ohm
Sub Amp
S.M.S.L SA-98E
2 x 160w
DAC
Schiit HEL
R.I.P
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