Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Computer Audio › Computer Audio Setup Check
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Computer Audio Setup Check

post #1 of 3
11/22/11 at 8:42pm
Thread Starter 

Hi everyone, major n00b to the audiophile scene, looking to get some feedback.

 

I've been pretty well convinced that the M-Audio BX5a is going to be my first purchase, and I needed some clarification. I'm running a macbook right now, thinking of going TOSlink/mini plug>DAC>BX5a.  Now, if the BX5a are active and "bi-amplified", does this mean that an amp would not be necessary in this setup?  I've seen lots of threads talking about either DAC>Amp>speakers or a DAC/Amp>speakers, but wasn't sure if this method would work.  I'd like to get a separate amp down the road, that's why I'm trying to skip the DAC/amp combo if I can.

 

Appreciate all the help in advance!

Reply
post #2 of 3
11/22/11 at 9:47pm

An amp would not be necessary with the BX5a. 

Reply
post #3 of 3
11/22/11 at 9:51pm
Thread Starter 

Thanks!

Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Computer Audio
Head-Fi.org › Forums › Equipment Forums › Computer Audio › Computer Audio Setup Check