Recent content by joelw

Thanks guys. I'm sure it is both speakers, could having them up too loud have caused damage? I never have them up above their max watt output, the amp can't drive them to their maximum. Do you think this issue might be covered by the warranty or is this a general wear issue with amps? Cheers.

Usually an external DAC as far as I know, should provide much better processing of music.

Have had my Dali Zensor 1's for almost a year and a few months ago their sound changed quite noticeably. They're no longer as crisp as they used to sound and struggle when turned up to higher volumes as well as the bass sounding a lot less tight than it used to and a drop it treble too :cry...

Thanks for the response guys! James, I would definitely consider second hand kit. Where do you reckon would be the best place to start looking? Matthew, I see the Azue 351A has a built-in DAC, do you know how good the quality of it is? Obviously it would make more sense to buy an amp like this...

Hi guys, I'm new to all this and looking at getting a HiFi set up around my MacBook Pro. My budget is £400 absolute max. I have heard the Dali Zensor 1s and would really like to have them as part of my system (at £180 RRP). I was wondering about DACs and whether the quality of the amp is more...