- Jan 10, 2015
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I need help on setting up a computer based audio system. This is for my office, and the source will be solely my PC, with a physicial link between the PC and the speakers (or DAC/Amp). No wireless connections, TVs, etc. I listen to all kinds of music , from jazz to alternate, nearly all in FLAC. I would say that I average five to six hours (sometimes substantially more) a day with music playing while I work. The volume will always be at a low level.
The wall against which the speakers will be placed is 163cm wide, whereas the distance from the wall to where I sit is 190cm - could extend to 210cm by moving the desk, but would prefer not to. I do not have a particular budget in mind, but was thinking of around £1,500 - £2,000 (excluding PC ). Would of course be very happy to spend less. I do not have the luxury of trying out the equipment, though I would not consider myself to be overly fussy.
My biggest issue is the speakers, since the listening distance is limited. Which also has me confused whether I should go for passive or active speakers. Above all, quality of the sound is what matters most (at low volumes). This is what I had in mind:
SPEAKERS (passive) - PMC twenty 21, Focal Aria 906, KEF LS50, Spendor SA1 (second hand). I need help due to the limited listineng distance, in the sense that I need suggestions as to suitability (passive seem to be less fussy re placement). Obviously any alternate recommendations would be most welcome. Would also cosider buying used equipment.
SPEAKERS (active) - Genelec M040, Epoz Aktimate Blue. Would need a good DAC to partner the Genelecs.
AMPLIFIER - If I were to decide to go for passive speakers, it will obviously depend on the speakers that I will choose. Again, please suggest combos with speakers.
DAC - again depends on what I go for. Would not mind having a headphone amp/DAC combo, as I do use headphones (elsewhere (Audio Technica ATH M50).
Thanks.
The wall against which the speakers will be placed is 163cm wide, whereas the distance from the wall to where I sit is 190cm - could extend to 210cm by moving the desk, but would prefer not to. I do not have a particular budget in mind, but was thinking of around £1,500 - £2,000 (excluding PC ). Would of course be very happy to spend less. I do not have the luxury of trying out the equipment, though I would not consider myself to be overly fussy.
My biggest issue is the speakers, since the listening distance is limited. Which also has me confused whether I should go for passive or active speakers. Above all, quality of the sound is what matters most (at low volumes). This is what I had in mind:
SPEAKERS (passive) - PMC twenty 21, Focal Aria 906, KEF LS50, Spendor SA1 (second hand). I need help due to the limited listineng distance, in the sense that I need suggestions as to suitability (passive seem to be less fussy re placement). Obviously any alternate recommendations would be most welcome. Would also cosider buying used equipment.
SPEAKERS (active) - Genelec M040, Epoz Aktimate Blue. Would need a good DAC to partner the Genelecs.
AMPLIFIER - If I were to decide to go for passive speakers, it will obviously depend on the speakers that I will choose. Again, please suggest combos with speakers.
DAC - again depends on what I go for. Would not mind having a headphone amp/DAC combo, as I do use headphones (elsewhere (Audio Technica ATH M50).
Thanks.