My speakers are highly efficient and only need <1W to fill my room -- think Altec A7. The speakers are 8ohm, with actual measurement at 6ohm. Is there a DAC/AMP combo that can output ~1W into 8ohm with minimal distortion? I think JDS Element II is close, but I am wondering if there is a combo with even better performance. The goal here is to have the shortest signal path, lowest distortion, and minimal unused power.
I prefer a low budget one, but can stretch my budget upwards if the performance warrants it.
I prefer a low budget one, but can stretch my budget upwards if the performance warrants it.