I am currently running USB out of my M1 Mac Mini to an iFi Zen Dac original version. Looking at other ones like the newer V2 but not needing bluetooth. Liked Schiit Modis but this is the 3rd time I got one and they all failed. What are some other Dacs from iFi or others closer to $200 but...

To simply answer the question every time of speaker I have tried from Klipsch, Martin-Logan, Peachtree and others I have the same upper mid treble hole until I eq up.

Oh and my Loki. A hw dac will also work with current Big Sur and soon Monterey

I use Aurdivana Studio for one thing. Second reason is would rather have hw do it than load more sw. Also Aurdivana Studio can recognize most major Dacs. Third i jave Schiit Modi 3 and iFi Zen Dac. Plus an advantage to hw dac through NAD is would eq other devices also

I like all your ideas. I will connect the Mac to Dac via RCA into one of the line inputs then via the Tape Mon Out/Ins plug in the EQ. As you noted that way I can EQ anything when the Tape Mon is engaged. For awhile I was what I'd call something of an idealistic purist though never had any...

I specifically bought this NAD because the C326bee and C356bee integrated amps have those options. Yes, amps or receivers or even newer NAD don't have them.

My iMac output will be USB to either a Schiit Modi 3 Dac or an iFI Zen Dac, from one of those via RCA to a Schiit Loki equalizer with RCA outs. I have a NAD C356bee integrated amp which has Tape In/Out as well as 2 Pre Outs and Main In. I obviously want to do the D/A conversion from the Mac...

I do know that all of us have preferences. i bought the Klipsch speakers a few months ago due to ton of reviews and comments re how bright they were. The Denon amp very easily powers them and can barely get volume less than 1/4 turn before they blow me out on level. I have connected some...

Hopefully under 200.00 pair. Will use more for calls than music. The TWS earphones I've tried so far usually have Bluetooth issues and often lacking clarity in both areas especially phone calls.

They replied v5 did both buds on calls. Thks again for the two names

Both look interesting. Helm can get through Amazon where I have a credit. Helm website says audio for calls should come from both buds.

Have iphone 6s, etting iphone 9 soon. Need to have good call quality both ends, plus as secondary good music repro.

Many major TWS True Wirelsss buds report call quality issues or dropped connections. I can't spend $300 a pair fir under $200 are there any that have good solid call quality on both ends, plus good music reproduction secondly?

Now there are several paid of Polk Audio R15's on Ebay around $65/pair incl shipping.  I know wouldnt be able to return them but are another possibility.

I just found some Infinity P143 speakers for around $65/pair from Amazon.  Only drawback would be I would have to pay return shipping if I didn't like them.  Normally $65 each, so about 1/2 MSRP.