Matrix M-Stage DAC to replace Fiio E17 for use with Matrix M-Stage Amp, or something else?
Jan 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2

Billyb52

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Hi All,
 
I'm looking for my next upgrade.
I currently use Sony Laptop (mostly Spotify) -> Fiio E17 (USB DAC) -> Matrix M-Stage Amp -> AKG K550/AKGK701/Senn HD600.
 
I'm pretty happy with the sound of the above setup, but of course I'm always looking for that extra quality level.
 
The obvious choice for a new DAC would be the compatible Matrix, but would it offer me anything that I don't already achieve with the Fiio E17? 
 
I'll be selling the E17, and will have approximatley £200 to spend on a DAC, but I'm concerned that the Matrix DAC won't really be much of a step up.
 
I listen to mostly 'rock' (not metal), occasional classical and jazz, and I like a decent bass response, with clarity, separation and a decent soundstage.
 
Any thoughts / views woud be appreciated.
 
Thanks for reading this.
 

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