[Satir]

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[ProtegeManiac]

Edifier e25 powered desktop speakers with Hugo 2 to Macbook Pro 2015/High Sierra. As wired setup only. Thinking can play any digital file Hugo 2 plays as e25 has no internal DAC. JRiver Media Center as file player. Correct in thinking will function as intended? Any special cables/connectors required for this setup?

Just an analogue RCA cable pair.

Other economical recommendation for powered desktop/computer speakers without internal DAC for use with Hugo 2/Macbook Pro?

R1700BT. Has analogue inputs, you have BT as an option if you want to move it to the patio or something for a party. Bulkier but if they can fit (take into account they'll need some toe in) you'd get bigger drivers for the lower freq response.