[danimeisteR]

Hi guys,
I'm going to be as brief as possible.
My former setup was a Cambridge DacMagic 100 and O2 headphone amp. The amp was starting to fail (switching off randomly) so I decided to upgrade.

I just purchased the
Topping D30 Pro + A30 Pro combo
and for listening I have
the DT 770 Pro 250 ohm and the Fidelio X2HR combined with KRK Rokit RP5 G4 speakers, which leaves me wondering what would be the best output to connect my speakers to. I have created a picture to better explain my question, but basically this is it:

Where should I connect my speakers?
a. On the DAC using XLR cables from the DAC to the speakers or
b. On the AMP using:
1. RCA to XTR cables (unbalanced)
2. TRS to XLR (balanced)

If you could also very briefly explain (for a noob) why is better the option you recommend, that would be great. It can be as simple as "balanced output will give you the clearest sound" or "you shouldn't connect your speakers to the amp, since your speakers are already amplified".

Many thanks.

 

[pbui44]

Your best option is to go D30 XLR to A30 XLR, then go A30 6.35mm-mono-to-XLR on the Rokit RP5 G4 to ensure a fully-balanced path for future upgrades and add a pre-amp function to your speakers. Use these adapters betwen the A30 and RP5 G4:

https://www.amazon.es/Stagg-SAC3PXM....35mm+mono+to+xlr&qid=1621522089&sr=8-10&th=1

 

[pbui44]

Also, a nice and quick technical reference for when you are testing out everything:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...g-a30pro-review-balanced-headphone-amp.20366/

 

[danimeisteR]

Great, many thanks!

 

[Roseval]

Use these adapters betwen the A30 and RP5 G4:

https://www.amazon.es/Stagg-SAC3PXM....35mm+mono+to+xlr&qid=1621522089&sr=8-10&th=1

I wonder if this is correct.
The pass true output over 6.3 is labeled "balanced"
https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/...s-a-incredible-power-nfca-headphone-amplifier
Specs say 6.3 TRS, if this output is balanced, it must be TRS indeed, not TR (mono).
So TRS > TRS to the Rokit

 

[danimeisteR]

Specs say 6.3 TRS, if this output is balanced, it must be TRS indeed, not TR (mono).
So TRS > TRS to the Rokit

Yep, I actually bought these TRS to XLR: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4001077566027.html

 

[Roseval]

I actually bought these TRS to XLR

Perfect, enjoy