How to evaluate a ELAC Navis bookshelf (powered speaker) versus the KEF LS-50 Wireless 2 (active speaker)?
* KEF claims “end-to-end 192kHz/24-bit high-resolution digital signal path”. I am not certain what the constraining factor in their DAC / DSP system is.
Can you tell me how a studio grade DAC connected (balanced XLR) to the Navis powered speaker perform, compared to an all-in-one DAC/DSP system?
I am under the impression the DAC has the largest influence on the final sound, at least with my limited equipment.
* RME ADI-2 DAC (studio), which has XLR output.
* AudioEngine A3 speakers (powered) connected to two
* REL T/Xero MKIII subwoofers.
I mostly listen to acoustic music like classical or jazz
* within six feet
* at low volumes
* in small spaces.
Tidal Masters is my source from a Mac M1 laptop.