2bxfile
100+ Head-Fier
Hello:
I'm putting together a laptop based high end audio system - USB. I won't ever be using headphones but rather only listening through floor speakers. As this thread has touched upon amps I hope it is o.k. to ask about them here.
First, I'm leaning toward the LD Dac 1 for my Dac since all its focus is on the non-headphone design - if you had another choice I'd love to hear about it. I do not know if the Audinst MX1 would be as good for this type of listening or not. But as far as amplifiers, can anyone suggest a few choices that I could choose from. I'm willing to spend up to $600.00 for a nice unit. As far as my sound likes: I like a clear, clean sound with a bit of analogue warmth, but definitely not a bright fatiguing interpretation. A unit that sounds much more expensive with good fit, finish and quality would be a bonus.
Thanks so much.
Chuck
I'm putting together a laptop based high end audio system - USB. I won't ever be using headphones but rather only listening through floor speakers. As this thread has touched upon amps I hope it is o.k. to ask about them here.
First, I'm leaning toward the LD Dac 1 for my Dac since all its focus is on the non-headphone design - if you had another choice I'd love to hear about it. I do not know if the Audinst MX1 would be as good for this type of listening or not. But as far as amplifiers, can anyone suggest a few choices that I could choose from. I'm willing to spend up to $600.00 for a nice unit. As far as my sound likes: I like a clear, clean sound with a bit of analogue warmth, but definitely not a bright fatiguing interpretation. A unit that sounds much more expensive with good fit, finish and quality would be a bonus.
Thanks so much.
Chuck