NAVIS ARB-51

[q3cpma]

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.

DACs don't matter as long as they're competent.

 

[bobby1945]

I have a fault with these speakers .
The LH speaker gets very hot in standby mode - Supposedly only draws only 0.5 watt in SM , according to the spec.
Returned to dealer here in Thailand and advised nothing wrong , but getting warning from area distributor that this is not right and should be investigated.