I have the Audioengine A2s, fed directly via PC's USB. I think they work fine for what they are--casual low level listening to non-critical material. You will always be limited by their size, moreso than by the quality of the built in DAC. For more critical listening, have you thought about...

thank you for the suggestions! I'm looking into the SU-1 unit paired up with my PS Audio I2S connection...sounds more ideal than my current set up

Hello all; newbie post here, I'm wondering if the computer audiophiles here can suggest upgrades/improvements to my current setup. This would be for desktop listening, not mobile. I currently am using: Synology NAS --> wired ethernet --> Main PC (Intel i7-7700, 16 GB RAM) --> Musicbee...

sounds like Audioengine 5+ might meet your needs; I have the A2+ and they work OK for me--any louder and I'm better off listening to my headphone setup...

Interested if anyone knows how this would compare to the PS Audio Stellar Gain DAC?