[croissantow]

Hi all,

Sorry if this is a repost but I need some help with planning my setup.
Im trying to plan out an all in one setup for my pc and turntable but I got stuck.
So these are the equipment I plant to use/buy :
My pc, sennheiser hd 598, Adam audio t5v, Pioneer PLX-500.
I need something that can connect all these.
I was looking at the jds labs ELEMENT II to do all of these but since I'm from the EU buying this add shipping and VAT this got over my budget (300-400euros for the dac/amp).(its sold out in all EU store that I checked.)
Is there an easy way to do this? (recommendations are appreciated)

Thanks.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Which are you planning on buying and which do you current own?

Check the website AVforum, it's located in the UK, they might point you towards the better deals in Europe.

So you need and external DAC/head amp, that also comes with line-input (for the Turntable) and line-output for the studio monitors.

 

[croissantow]

Which are you planning on buying and which do you current own?

Check the website AVforum, it's located in the UK, they might point you towards the better deals in Europe.

So you need and external DAC/head amp, that also comes with line-input (for the Turntable) and line-output for the studio monitors.

Yea I need some kind of a DAC/head amp .
I only have the HD598 currently. Thanks I will check out AVforum

 

[silent-circuit]

How much does a Topping DX7 cost local to you, used? What about an Emotiva PT-100 (likely also used, to keep in budget)? The PT-100 isn't the greatest headphone amp, but it's a very capable preamp / DAC, and can drive most headphones until you can afford a separate head amp.

 

[croissantow]

DX7 would be 400euros but it doesnt have rca input right?
The Emotiva PT-100 looks good that should do everything I need. I will try to look for a used one, thanks.

 

[silent-circuit]

DX7 would be 400euros but it doesnt have rca input right?
The Emotiva PT-100 looks good that should do everything I need. I will try to look for a used one, thanks.

Yeah after looking again DX7 doesn't have anything but digital in (coax, USB, optical, AES).

The Emotiva PT-100 is a solid piece of kit. Not the best DAC in the world (obviously, given price point), not the best anything... but very capable. Even has a remote control.

It's the DAC / preamp in my stereo system, through a Nakamichi PA7-AII amp and Martin Logan reQuest electrostats.

Should do what you want. Can even add Bluetooth later.