DacMagic 100 + Swan M200MkIII = good compact computer audio setup? other recommends?

[aphinity]

 
Hi all,
 
Thinking about upgrading my desktop audio components here as I'm currently using an Emagic EMI 2|6 audio interface and Bose companion 2 speakers.
 
I'm tight on space here so there's a premium on size.
 
Looks like the DacMagic 100 + Swan M200MkIII would run about $825ish all together.
 
Wondering if anyone would recommend an alternative setup?
 
Thanks,
 
Andrew

 

[aphinity]

or I could go NuForce Icon-2 and some Paradigm Atoms....

 

[Mauricio]

An inexpensive 24-bit, asynchronous DAC like the HRT Streamer II for no more than $150, running to a pair of active Yamaha MSP5 Studio.  This will cost you about $700.
 
Your philosophy should be:  Get as little DAC as you can get away with.  Get as much speaker as you can.

 

[eclipes]

Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-11

 

[WNBC]

Can't say anything about the DAC Magic but I've been using the Swans for 9 months and find to them to be great desktop speakers for a small room.  You won't be disappointed.  Excellent transparency and imaging.  My DAC does have a pre-amp so that may help with some of the dynamics and loudness.  I can push them pretty loud with no distortion of edginess.  Of course your experience will vary with your own DAC.  I found the bass quality and quantity to get better with Sanus speaker stands vs sitting on top of a bookcase or desk.