I have a Marantz AV8805a preamp with DIY Klipsch K402 MEH horns, currently being driven with Icepower 50ASX2BTL amps for the EV DH1A compression drivers (soon to be replaced with Celestion AXi2050s. I run the Icepower 125ASX2BTL amps for the dual Celestion 15" woofers (in each horn). I am waiting for the Topping PA5 amps to see if they can make a noticeable difference in vocal clarity, and bass (it all sounds great currently, but I am looking to see what improvements can be made with a different amp. Now the big question is will a standalone DAC make much of a difference compared to the ESS DAC in my Marantz AVP? I listen to music with Tidal and Roon.
I watch movies with my Zappiti Reference player and I assume if I had and external DAC and ran it to the balanced inputs it would bypass another D to A conversion, correct?
I was looking at the Topping e50, Gustard x16, or a Denefrips Aries II (under $1k budget...prefer the best for my money.
I watch movies with my Zappiti Reference player and I assume if I had and external DAC and ran it to the balanced inputs it would bypass another D to A conversion, correct?
I was looking at the Topping e50, Gustard x16, or a Denefrips Aries II (under $1k budget...prefer the best for my money.
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