Currently running:
Receiver: Onkyo A-9010
Speakers: Zensor 1s,
Sub: XXLS400.
Headphones: Senns HD595
My problem is the Onkyo takes too much space so I am looking for a mini class D amp setup. I narrowed it down to two options:
1) MX3
Pros:
- Everything integrated in a small device.
- Has a subwoofer output.
- Ridiculously cheap.
Cons:
- Subpar performance but not bad at all. No idea if the performance is better or worse than what I have.
- May be a limiting factor in a future headphone upgrade (I like the DT 1990 Pros)
2) DX3 + PA3
Pros:
- Stellar performance in the headphone department.
- I expect similar speaker performance if not slightly better.
Cons:
- Two devices.
- 3X the price.
- I need to do a mess to connect the subwoofer with an special connector. Risk of burning down the house as a Class D amp may have grounding issues with this kind of connection.
Any suggestion/thoughts? Any alternative?
Cheers.
Receiver: Onkyo A-9010
Speakers: Zensor 1s,
Sub: XXLS400.
Headphones: Senns HD595
My problem is the Onkyo takes too much space so I am looking for a mini class D amp setup. I narrowed it down to two options:
1) MX3
Pros:
- Everything integrated in a small device.
- Has a subwoofer output.
- Ridiculously cheap.
Cons:
- Subpar performance but not bad at all. No idea if the performance is better or worse than what I have.
- May be a limiting factor in a future headphone upgrade (I like the DT 1990 Pros)
2) DX3 + PA3
Pros:
- Stellar performance in the headphone department.
- I expect similar speaker performance if not slightly better.
Cons:
- Two devices.
- 3X the price.
- I need to do a mess to connect the subwoofer with an special connector. Risk of burning down the house as a Class D amp may have grounding issues with this kind of connection.
Any suggestion/thoughts? Any alternative?
Cheers.