SirAfroPanda
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Hi all! I'm in the process of building my first audiophile setup and getting a bit confused/overwhelmed with all the information out there.
I have pretty much decided on buying the Sivga SV021's for my headphones. Now I am trying to find a DAC/amp setup to pair with it. I would like to get something with more power than I need so I can grow into it in the future.
I currently have some standard desktop speakers that connect using 3.5mm/RCA. Here lies my first question: would these benefit from going through the amp? I wanted them to go through it for the sole purpose of making it easier to switch sources with the push of a button, but it seems most entry-level DACs/amps don't offer easy source switching, but I did come across the Topping DX3 Pro+ that can do this.
However, for around the same price (might be slightly more due to shipping) I could get a Schiit Magni/Modi stack.
I've heard great things about both of these setups so I'm not sure which would be a better option. I like the feature set of the DX3 and like that it is a single unit but I would rather not compromise on audio quality or power output in favour of features.
Other options in a similar price range that I have been looking at are the iFi Zen DAC v2 and the FiiO K5 Pro, which both look promising as well. I am happy to stretch to the more expensive options I listed if they will give a better experience though.
Please let me know if you have any advice. I am also open to suggestions outside of what I listed here.
Thanks in advance!
I have pretty much decided on buying the Sivga SV021's for my headphones. Now I am trying to find a DAC/amp setup to pair with it. I would like to get something with more power than I need so I can grow into it in the future.
I currently have some standard desktop speakers that connect using 3.5mm/RCA. Here lies my first question: would these benefit from going through the amp? I wanted them to go through it for the sole purpose of making it easier to switch sources with the push of a button, but it seems most entry-level DACs/amps don't offer easy source switching, but I did come across the Topping DX3 Pro+ that can do this.
However, for around the same price (might be slightly more due to shipping) I could get a Schiit Magni/Modi stack.
I've heard great things about both of these setups so I'm not sure which would be a better option. I like the feature set of the DX3 and like that it is a single unit but I would rather not compromise on audio quality or power output in favour of features.
Other options in a similar price range that I have been looking at are the iFi Zen DAC v2 and the FiiO K5 Pro, which both look promising as well. I am happy to stretch to the more expensive options I listed if they will give a better experience though.
Please let me know if you have any advice. I am also open to suggestions outside of what I listed here.
Thanks in advance!