stevesavanna
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Hi,
I recently purchased a JDS Labs Element 2 DAC/AMP. I'm primarily using it on my office desk with headphones, however I recently purchased the KEF LSX Wireless bookshelf speakers also for my office desk. These are powered speakers with a decent DAC built in. They don't have a USB input but do include a aux/3.5mm input and optical.
My JDS Labs Element 2 does include RCA to 3.5mm output on the back. I currently my MacBook Pro connected to the Element 2 via USB then the RCA to 3.5mm connected to the KEF speakers. I'm using the volume knob on the Element for the KEF speakers. Is this okay to do? I'm guessing I'm getting some benefit from the DAC, but not sure how a connected amp impacts powered speakers.
Should I just connect my KEF Speakers to the MacBook Pro directly via 3.5mm to 3.5mm headphone/aux cable?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
I recently purchased a JDS Labs Element 2 DAC/AMP. I'm primarily using it on my office desk with headphones, however I recently purchased the KEF LSX Wireless bookshelf speakers also for my office desk. These are powered speakers with a decent DAC built in. They don't have a USB input but do include a aux/3.5mm input and optical.
My JDS Labs Element 2 does include RCA to 3.5mm output on the back. I currently my MacBook Pro connected to the Element 2 via USB then the RCA to 3.5mm connected to the KEF speakers. I'm using the volume knob on the Element for the KEF speakers. Is this okay to do? I'm guessing I'm getting some benefit from the DAC, but not sure how a connected amp impacts powered speakers.
Should I just connect my KEF Speakers to the MacBook Pro directly via 3.5mm to 3.5mm headphone/aux cable?
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!