[Kenjiwing]

I am looking to add desktop speakers to my setup as using headphones for 10+ hours a day is starting to wear on my ears/brain.
 
My current setup
 
 
 
BeyerDynamic DT 880 /600ohm
Little Dot MK III Amp
NuForce uDAC
 
Id like to be able to easily swap back and forth from the cans/speakers. Budget is from 200-500.
 
I just need a nice sound that I can listen to thats going to be clear for vent/gaming/background music.
 
Any suggestions that will work with my setup is greatly appreciated. Im also willing to listen to upgrades to my can setup also.
 
Thanks!

 

[trog]

The [size=1em]RTi6 are $150 with coupon and free ship on egg[/size]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290252
that with a used vintage/classic stereo amp or T-amp if u want small makes for solid 2.0 starter speakers (even with no sub) 

 

[Kenjiwing]

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The [size=1em]RTi6 are $150 with coupon and free ship on egg[/size]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290252
that with a used vintage/classic stereo amp or T-amp if u want small makes for solid 2.0 starter speakers (even with no sub) 

 
Speakers look nice.. what is a tamp? 

 

[trog]

T-amps are Class T amplifiers

 

[Kenjiwing]

Would I need to buy a soundcard or can I run everything from my DAC? Also what would be the best way to connect all of this to make the transition from speakers/headphones seamless.. like maybe a switch or something.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Would I need to buy a sound card or can I run everything from my DAC? Also what would be the best way to connect all of this to make the transition from speakers/headphones seamless.. like maybe a switch or something.

Asus Xonar DX (used $55) and get a new DAC with a digital optical input ($70), sell off your Nuforce uDAC (sell for $80-$100)
You can plug the new DAC into the optical output on the Xonar DX and plug the new speakers into the analog output on the new DAC
Plug the Little Dot MKIII amp. into the headphone jack of the Xonar DX
Everything can now be controlled from the Xonar control panel
 
Or plug the Little Dot MKIII into the new DAC and the speakers into the line-out/headphone jack of the Xonar DX.
 
You should only be out $50-$60.

 

[Kenjiwing]

quick bump for any other suggestions

 

[eugenius]

swans m200mk3 (not mk2) using your little dot as a preamp

 

[Kenjiwing]

okay so I finally got the money together to do this.. if someone can link me to whatever I need to buy id appreciate it.
 
thx for the help guys