[Cougar2465]

Looking for some advise on improving my current setup ie :

Macbook Pro / TIDAL --> stock Chord USB --> Chord Hugo -->

1. Dynaudio Focus 110A (from Hugo RCA out)

2. Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 + PSB subwoofer 100 (from Hugo 3.5mm headphone out)

3. Headphone : HD800S on CustomCans cable.

4. IEM : AKG3001


I'd like to use the Chord Hugo as a dedicated DAC only and need advise on :

Dedicated hp amp (with RCA line outs for the above speakers)

USB cables?

RCA cables? from the Hugo to the hp amp and from HP amp to Dynaudio

Change the Chord Hugo?

Budget around $1000

Or leave it as it is?

Thanks!

 

[cossix]

You could try one of the higher end Schiit amps and run balanced with the 800S

 

[serman005]

If you are going to be using your 800S, maybe check out an OTL like a WA2. Could be a very complementary pairing with your Senns. A very nice single-ended amp. Maybe read about it and see what you think. It is possible it could work for you.

 

[Cougar2465]

Ended up with getting HDVA600. Quite happy with the results ... for now!

I have to convince myself and make me believe that this setup is the best otherwise it'll never end lol ...