First off - just wanted to say this website is an invaluable resource. Thank you everyone for all of the insight. I've learned a ton.
This is what I'm thinking as my first budget HiFi set-up (room size ~14'x20'). I'm looking to mostly connect my laptop via usb, but bluetooth at times does sound nice and easy at times. I don't really have a budget in mind, but I want to get the biggest bang for my buck, of course. I'd like to hook up a TV as well, but that is secondary to music.
SMSL DO100 DAC
Topping PA-5
Most likely Polk R100 vs. L100 vs. Arendal 1961 bookshelf speakers depending on what deals are on the horizon
Will look for a subwoofer down the road... haven't made that deep dive.
Any thoughts on this setup?
Can I get away with a topping D10 / PA3s or smsl AO200 set-up, or will this be a severe detriment? Seems like the extra couple hundred bucks is worth it?
What about the YAMAHA A-S801BL or Emotiva BasX TA1? Probably paying more for less?
Apologies if this thread should be posted in a different section
This is what I'm thinking as my first budget HiFi set-up (room size ~14'x20'). I'm looking to mostly connect my laptop via usb, but bluetooth at times does sound nice and easy at times. I don't really have a budget in mind, but I want to get the biggest bang for my buck, of course. I'd like to hook up a TV as well, but that is secondary to music.
SMSL DO100 DAC
Topping PA-5
Most likely Polk R100 vs. L100 vs. Arendal 1961 bookshelf speakers depending on what deals are on the horizon
Will look for a subwoofer down the road... haven't made that deep dive.
Any thoughts on this setup?
Can I get away with a topping D10 / PA3s or smsl AO200 set-up, or will this be a severe detriment? Seems like the extra couple hundred bucks is worth it?
What about the YAMAHA A-S801BL or Emotiva BasX TA1? Probably paying more for less?
Apologies if this thread should be posted in a different section
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