hyamaiata
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First of all, sorry if this question looks a little noobish but I had to ask it. As you can see in my signature (again) I'm running my Micro Amp straight out of my Mac Mini. I know I need a DAC for it and I right now have exactly $110 so I think my best option is a Silverstone EB01 and a Straight Wire IC to go between the Micro and the EB01.
Now, I've heard the K 701 unamped and they sound really awful, I think the addition of the amp is worth every dollar. Is it going to be the same with the addition of the DAC? Is it a drastic improvement? Is the DAC going to improve the sound of this system as much as the Amp improves the sound from an unamped source? Or is the amp the central piece of an audio system and the source also contributes to the improvement of the sound but to a lesser extent?
Thanks in advance.
PD: If you think the EB01 and the Straight Wire cable is not my best option considering my budget, please let me know.
Now, I've heard the K 701 unamped and they sound really awful, I think the addition of the amp is worth every dollar. Is it going to be the same with the addition of the DAC? Is it a drastic improvement? Is the DAC going to improve the sound of this system as much as the Amp improves the sound from an unamped source? Or is the amp the central piece of an audio system and the source also contributes to the improvement of the sound but to a lesser extent?
Thanks in advance.
PD: If you think the EB01 and the Straight Wire cable is not my best option considering my budget, please let me know.