Dac/Amp question with Genelec Speakers.

[MarioSH]

Hello,

I'm just looking to understand a little how this works, I currently have Genelec 8020 speakers which have Built-In AMPs, and they're plugged to a Topping Dx7 Pro Dac/Amp.

So since the Genelecs have built-in AMPs, is my Dx7 Pro working only as a DAC for them? Would it be better (If any difference at all) to get a dedicated DAC for them?

Thank you.

 

[staticV3]

So since the Genelecs have built-in AMPs, is my Dx7 Pro working only as a DAC for them?

Yes.

Would it be better (If any difference at all) to get a dedicated DAC for them?

No.

 

[MarioSH]

Yes.

No.

Thank you for the quick response!

 

[Chrispy]

Isn't the DX7 just a headphone amp, not a speaker amp? More acts as a dac/pre-amp if anything for your active speakers I'd think....

 

[MarioSH]

Isn't the DX7 just a headphone amp, not a speaker amp? More acts as a dac/pre-amp if anything for your active speakers I'd think....

I had the DX7 Pro before the speakers, I used it as a Headphone Amp before. Which is why I'm interested in knowing if there's anything I should replace it with for a better experience with the Genelecs (And if it's worth it?). I rarely use headphones now a days.

The screen on the DX7 Pro says "Pre" so I'm guessing it's working as a Dac/Pre-Amp.

 

[staticV3]

Which is why I'm interested in knowing if there's anything I should replace it with for a better experience with the Genelecs (And if it's worth it?)

No replacement DAC would be worth the investment. Your DX7Pro is already fully transparent.

Rather, consider investing in a UMIK-1 or in room treatment.

 

[Chrispy]

I had the DX7 Pro before the speakers, I used it as a Headphone Amp before. Which is why I'm interested in knowing if there's anything I should replace it with for a better experience with the Genelecs (And if it's worth it?). I rarely use headphones now a days.

The screen on the DX7 Pro says "Pre" so I'm guessing it's working as a Dac/Pre-Amp.

Can't see why changing from the current unit would be of any benefit....