If the Topping A90 and D90 are generally to be considered the "Gold Standard" for driving headphones, what amp and dac combo is the equivalent in the stereo speaker world? Is there something in a reasonable price range that electronically meets or exceeds audible transparency when driving speakers and is generally considered the amp/dac combo to beat?
I'm just curious if there is the same consensus around certain loudspeaker amps and dacs that there is around certain headphone amps and dacs such as SMSL, Topping, and JDS Labs, because I don't seem to be finding the same consistency on the loudspeaker side of electronics.
Thanks for your input.
I'm just curious if there is the same consensus around certain loudspeaker amps and dacs that there is around certain headphone amps and dacs such as SMSL, Topping, and JDS Labs, because I don't seem to be finding the same consistency on the loudspeaker side of electronics.
Thanks for your input.