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Originally Posted by Golden Ears
I also like the audio engine product. For the money it is one of the best values in audio today and the simplicity of setup is second to none.
The acoustic energy speaker systems were also really good and more also self powered, but no one seems to carry those anymore.
I do high end installs in people's homes in Aspen Colorado, as well as doing systems for stores and restaurants. The audio engine product has become a "go to" product for me. The price point, simplicity, and reliability made me so enamored of the product that I also became a dealer.
For the people here that post on these forums, they can get relatively good sound, and still have enough money left over for a nice headphone amplifier to feed these speakers -- or perhaps even enough for a quality digital to analog converter.
One little system that I would personally recommend would be the new separate pico USB DAC without amplifier for $250 plus the audio engine fives which would deliver premium sound for $600.
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I actually own both the A5's and the A2's. A5's are set up in the garage so when I sit out front or when I'm riding bikes with the kids I get the sweet sounds. A2's are set up at my desk at work.
I didn't realize you could get the PICO as a standalone DAC without amp? If so then I'm grabbing one. Would make an incredible setup.