Hi everyone,
I'm currently use 2.1 system for my everyday use in my living room (Games, YouTube, Movies, etc).
Current System
Using PC -> Borizonic Dac/Amp and TV (RCA) to the same Dac. (Link for Dac/Amp <<Link>>)
Dac/Amp to a pair of 6.5" Bookshelf Speakers and using Dac's Headphone out to an active Subwoofer.
Next step
I would like to upgrade the amp/dac, (preferably class D) for better sound quality. (keeping the budget under $700-$1000)
Reading about the Hypex Ncore/IcePower, seems like a good choice. But most of them is 2 channel power amp.
Not sure how to integrate the Sub without sacrificing much sound quality.
So my possible choices are:
1. FxAudio X6 Dac (Or other dac) ---> Hypex Ncore 252 Amp (Using RCA splitter for Subwoofer) ($700) Still not sure how to connect the TV.
2. Aiyima Preamp Dac <<Link>> ---> Hypex Ncore 252 Amp (Using RCA splitter for Subwoofer) ($750) Aiyima is with aux/rca in so I can also connect TV, but I don't prefer tube though.
3. SMSL A8 (Icepower) Using Dac out for sub woofer ($600) Easiest one stop solution
4. Dac ---> NAD C368 ($900) NAD offers massive connection
Or any other better choice, please recommend. Thanks very much!
I'm currently use 2.1 system for my everyday use in my living room (Games, YouTube, Movies, etc).
Current System
Using PC -> Borizonic Dac/Amp and TV (RCA) to the same Dac. (Link for Dac/Amp <<Link>>)
Dac/Amp to a pair of 6.5" Bookshelf Speakers and using Dac's Headphone out to an active Subwoofer.
Next step
I would like to upgrade the amp/dac, (preferably class D) for better sound quality. (keeping the budget under $700-$1000)
Reading about the Hypex Ncore/IcePower, seems like a good choice. But most of them is 2 channel power amp.
Not sure how to integrate the Sub without sacrificing much sound quality.
So my possible choices are:
1. FxAudio X6 Dac (Or other dac) ---> Hypex Ncore 252 Amp (Using RCA splitter for Subwoofer) ($700) Still not sure how to connect the TV.
2. Aiyima Preamp Dac <<Link>> ---> Hypex Ncore 252 Amp (Using RCA splitter for Subwoofer) ($750) Aiyima is with aux/rca in so I can also connect TV, but I don't prefer tube though.
3. SMSL A8 (Icepower) Using Dac out for sub woofer ($600) Easiest one stop solution
4. Dac ---> NAD C368 ($900) NAD offers massive connection
Or any other better choice, please recommend. Thanks very much!