blazingice
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Hi everyone
I am new to the forum and have really enjoyed reading through so many reviews. This is all new to me, but have appreciated learning about all the technical aspects. The only problem is that now I feel I need to start upgrading some of my basic home system; ) I currently have:
Integrated Amp: NAD c326bee
Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 9.1
Headphones: Sennheiser HD555 and Sony WH-1000MX
Streamer: Squeezebox duet
Music collection: CD collection (16/44), Amazon HD, Tidal (mostly 24/96)
I was considering getting a DAC, the choice being between Topping D50s or SMSL M500.
Three questions:
1. How would the above two DACs compare to the internal dac of Squeezebox duet? Any significant improvements? And even if they were to, would that still be audible in light of the rest of the gears?
2. I am perplexed about the need for an headphone amp. Most integrated amps provide headphone amp. Are they not good enough?
3. If you were to upgrade something from the above system in the range of $250-$400 where would you start from? DAC, headphone amp, headphones, speakers, etc?!
Thanks
I am new to the forum and have really enjoyed reading through so many reviews. This is all new to me, but have appreciated learning about all the technical aspects. The only problem is that now I feel I need to start upgrading some of my basic home system; ) I currently have:
Integrated Amp: NAD c326bee
Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 9.1
Headphones: Sennheiser HD555 and Sony WH-1000MX
Streamer: Squeezebox duet
Music collection: CD collection (16/44), Amazon HD, Tidal (mostly 24/96)
I was considering getting a DAC, the choice being between Topping D50s or SMSL M500.
Three questions:
1. How would the above two DACs compare to the internal dac of Squeezebox duet? Any significant improvements? And even if they were to, would that still be audible in light of the rest of the gears?
2. I am perplexed about the need for an headphone amp. Most integrated amps provide headphone amp. Are they not good enough?
3. If you were to upgrade something from the above system in the range of $250-$400 where would you start from? DAC, headphone amp, headphones, speakers, etc?!
Thanks