[shoegazebass]

I am trying to troubleshoot ground loop issues with my Asgard 3 and am wondering what else is out there in case I can't figure this out. I'd be looking for either a combo headphone amp/DAC or a stack that can handle the following:

* USB Input from my Macbook
* RCA input from my turntable's phono amp
* RCA out to my active speakers
* Decent power/sound to cover everything from my 7hz planar IEMS to my 6XX over ears.

I'd love to stay under $700 to cover this.

 

[pbui44]

Do your active speakers have XLR inputs?

 

[shoegazebass]

Do your active speakers have XLR inputs?

No. They are Audioengine A5+, so just RCA and analog aux in.

 

[pbui44]

Well, if you want to also upgrade your active speakers, then get the iFi zen can signature 6xx, sabaj da3 DAC/amp, 2.5mm-to-4.4mm interconnect, and 4.4mm hd6xx cable (Audioengine A5+ gets fed from the sabaj da3 3.5mm out):

https://drop.com/buy/ifi-zen-can-signature-6xx-amp-drop-exclusive

https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Amplifier-Portable-SABRE9018Q2C-Screen/dp/B073SSNMKK?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Silver-Plated-Headphone-Adapters/dp/B08278J9NX?tag=headfi-20

https://www.amazon.com/Headphones-R...g=zFfjG&pd_rd_i=B08D3BHF39&tag=headfi-20&th=1

 

[pbui44]

If you want to upgrade your active speakers as well, then get the Kali Audio LP-6 and this 4.4mm-to-dual-3-pin-XLR interconnect and 3-pin-XLR extension cables:

https://www.amazon.com/Kali-Audio-LP-6-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07NWBSJ11

https://www.amazon.com/4-4mm-Balanced-Headphone-Adapter-Silver/dp/B07WSRRN1X

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matter...WZPTNW4,B00O5EL7S6&srpt=ELECTRONIC_CABLE&th=1

 

[lpd2]

DX7Pro Topping does the trick I believe, and the one I'd pick at current pricing ($550 amzn). The Jotunheim does everything u need with add-ons.