Hi All:
I’ve been reading the threads here for suggestions in improving my 2 channel system.
My only music source is streaming and using a PS4 to access YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
I have a TV connected to the system.
Current setup
PC
Emotiva UMC-200 preamp/processor
Emotiva RPA-2 amp
Legacy Audio Focus speakers
PS Audio Power Plant Premier Power Regenerator
TV
New DAC
Matrix Audio X-SABRE Pro seems the best but maybe the Topping or Sabaj would be good enough.
Since I’m only streaming music would it be best to get a DAC that connects to the internet, or run USB from PC to DAC?
Need to output TV audio to DAC.
New PC or upgrades
If PC is required, then what upgrades or new PC is recommended?
New Preamp
Do I need one?
And if so, which one?
New Amp
Benchmark AHB2
Speakers
Budget for new speakers is 10K, but prefer to keep current speakers if they won’t be the weak link.
TV
All the video sources connect to the UMC-200 via HDMI, but since the DACs have no HDMI, I can use the TV as a video input selector.
I’ve been reading the threads here for suggestions in improving my 2 channel system.
My only music source is streaming and using a PS4 to access YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
I have a TV connected to the system.
Current setup
PC
Emotiva UMC-200 preamp/processor
Emotiva RPA-2 amp
Legacy Audio Focus speakers
PS Audio Power Plant Premier Power Regenerator
TV
New DAC
Matrix Audio X-SABRE Pro seems the best but maybe the Topping or Sabaj would be good enough.
Since I’m only streaming music would it be best to get a DAC that connects to the internet, or run USB from PC to DAC?
Need to output TV audio to DAC.
New PC or upgrades
If PC is required, then what upgrades or new PC is recommended?
New Preamp
Do I need one?
And if so, which one?
New Amp
Benchmark AHB2
Speakers
Budget for new speakers is 10K, but prefer to keep current speakers if they won’t be the weak link.
TV
All the video sources connect to the UMC-200 via HDMI, but since the DACs have no HDMI, I can use the TV as a video input selector.