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My HTPC receiver died, I've got a HTPC and gaming PC plugged into the TV via HDMI. TV outputs audio via optical PCM to my receiver. If i watch normal TV the audio is also output via optical. An active subwoofer is also in the mix via the receiver sub out.
The volume is controlled digitally via the source device.
Speakers are currently:
The sub has high pass filter and L+R RCA in.
I haven't had much luck searching for something affordable that is powerful enough to drive these speakers. The Loxie A30 comes in on the under powered side, I was really keen on that model.
I'm now thinking of buying 2 cheaper amps to drive each speaker channel, is this a good idea?
I'm looking at:
1x SMSL M100 MKII Audio DAC
2x Aiyima A07 Amp
2x Power supply for amp
2x 3 way RCA plug (to split the channels so it can go from both speaker and to sub in).
~$250USD total, more than half compare to a cheap receiver.
Questions:
I want the source to continue controlling the volume so DAC and AMPS will be set to my speakers max loudness, will the DAC/AMP honor the volume or will it override whatever the source is set to?
Is there anything im overlooking?
Is this advisable?
Any suggestions?
The volume is controlled digitally via the source device.
Speakers are currently:
The sub has high pass filter and L+R RCA in.
I haven't had much luck searching for something affordable that is powerful enough to drive these speakers. The Loxie A30 comes in on the under powered side, I was really keen on that model.
I'm now thinking of buying 2 cheaper amps to drive each speaker channel, is this a good idea?
I'm looking at:
1x SMSL M100 MKII Audio DAC
2x Aiyima A07 Amp
2x Power supply for amp
2x 3 way RCA plug (to split the channels so it can go from both speaker and to sub in).
~$250USD total, more than half compare to a cheap receiver.
Questions:
I want the source to continue controlling the volume so DAC and AMPS will be set to my speakers max loudness, will the DAC/AMP honor the volume or will it override whatever the source is set to?
Is there anything im overlooking?
Is this advisable?
Any suggestions?