Hi there,
First of all, I'm new to the forum, I haven't seen a first post to check related thread, so if I'm doing something wrong I'm sorry!
I have a pair of Arendal 1961 Bookshelf speaker, and wanted some advices in desktop amps (and DAC) to use with the Arendals. It will be used with my Mac M1 through my CalDigit TS4 dock, all sitting on my desk.
After looking a bit on the web and on this forum, I found the following to be interesting:
- SMSL AL200: the only downside is the output power is slightly less than the 180W output recommended by Arendal. The bonus is it has DAC integrated so don't need one external
- Topping PA7 Plus: I may need an external DAC with that one, so budget wise its the bigger on the list. If a DAC is needed, I was thinking in the Arylic BP50.
- Fosi V3 with 48v power supply. Again here I'm, not sure I need a DAC. If a DAC is needed, the same Arylic BP50 for that one too.
What's your thoughts on the selection above?
Do you have any other recommendation that could work well?
Thanks!
First of all, I'm new to the forum, I haven't seen a first post to check related thread, so if I'm doing something wrong I'm sorry!
I have a pair of Arendal 1961 Bookshelf speaker, and wanted some advices in desktop amps (and DAC) to use with the Arendals. It will be used with my Mac M1 through my CalDigit TS4 dock, all sitting on my desk.
After looking a bit on the web and on this forum, I found the following to be interesting:
- SMSL AL200: the only downside is the output power is slightly less than the 180W output recommended by Arendal. The bonus is it has DAC integrated so don't need one external
- Topping PA7 Plus: I may need an external DAC with that one, so budget wise its the bigger on the list. If a DAC is needed, I was thinking in the Arylic BP50.
- Fosi V3 with 48v power supply. Again here I'm, not sure I need a DAC. If a DAC is needed, the same Arylic BP50 for that one too.
What's your thoughts on the selection above?
Do you have any other recommendation that could work well?
Thanks!
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