[alpine62]

Hi,
 
It's been a while since I purchased an amp and looking for a set up that allows me to mainly stream music through an amp and DAC.
 
I have very little experience with HIFI and bought at the time, a number of years ago, what sounded good to me. 
 
I currently have a Arcam FMJ A32 and Sonus Faber speakers, Concerto Domus. looking to upgrade the amp and keep the speakers.
 
I mainly listen nowadays to music via streaming service Spotify, I understand the quality of the stream is not as good as a CD but from what i'm reading a DAC should help improve this.
 
What would be a good Amp & Dac for such a set up, looking to send $2,000-$2,500
 
Thanks

 

[Rearwing]

Have you heard a Chord Hugo?

 

[alpine62]

No, just dome a quick search, would I be correct in saying this is just a dac for headphones, 

 

[cel4145]

No, just dome a quick search, would I be correct in saying this is just a dac for headphones, 

A DAC is for converting digital to audio, and a good one does it accurately. Doesn't matter what you are going to play back the audio on.

What are you using to stream spotify? Your computer? Phone (make/model?) And do you need a headphone amp? If so, for what kind of headphones?

 

[WraithApe]

  No, just dome a quick search, would I be correct in saying this is just a dac for headphones, 

 
No. The Hugo combines DAC and amp. It's true that some people use it just as a DAC, outputting to a separate amp, but it can be used on its own for both functions.

 

[cel4145]

No. The Hugo combines DAC and amp. It's true that some people use it just as a DAC, outputting to a separate amp, but it can be used on its own for both functions.

I think he's looking for a speaker amp, not a headphone amp, based on what the post says.

 

[WraithApe]

I think he's looking for a speaker amp, not a headphone amp, based on what the post says.

 
My bad - didn't read the whole post, was just responding to that one statement 

 

[cel4145]

My bad - didn't read the whole post, was just responding to that one statement :wink_face:

He might want a headphone amp, too.

 

[alpine62]

Thanks for the input, it would seem this not a topic that has an easy answer, I'll keep looking, any help would be appreciated
 
Thanks

 

[cel4145]

Thanks for the input, it would seem this not a topic that has an easy answer, I'll keep looking, any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Can you answer this?

What are you using to stream spotify? Your computer? Phone (make/model?) And do you need a headphone amp? If so, for what kind of headphones?

 

[alpine62]

Will be using my Macbook pro laptop mainly , no need for headphones although the occasional use would be good, I do not have a pair in mind.
 
Thanks

 

[alpine62]

Any thoughts on the following.
 
Peachtree Audio nova220 SE Integrated Amplifier with Built-in DAC
 
Thanks

 

[cel4145]

Sorry. I don't know much about the Peachtree.