Hi there,
I am fairly new at this, I have recently purchased a Marantz PM8006 and a pair of B&W 707 S2. I have testes both in separate occasions and really liked them. I know this is not the best, but the speakers are placed on my desk so they are roughly 20cm from the wall and I sit fairly close to them (one of the reasons I didn't go for the 706).
Bought them separate afterwards, connected them to my PC (24 bit, 192000 Hz)(RCA to 3.5mm jack), and no surprise, I am not getting the same sound quality.
Now, from what I've heard, I need a DAC as my computer does not have a decent enough sound card. I am listening to FLAC music, which does sound good, but not as good as it can (as I've heard them in store).
I have done a bit of research and I am trying to decide between a Rega Dac and a Cambridge DacMagic 100.
I am open to other suggestions. Budget is around £200 (would prefer to buy used to get more out of my cash).
Also looking for a Sub in the near future, looking at a BK 200, SVS or REL T5 or T7 (open to suggestions)
My question is, with something like a DM 100, will I notice a massive difference?
Thanks!
I am fairly new at this, I have recently purchased a Marantz PM8006 and a pair of B&W 707 S2. I have testes both in separate occasions and really liked them. I know this is not the best, but the speakers are placed on my desk so they are roughly 20cm from the wall and I sit fairly close to them (one of the reasons I didn't go for the 706).
Bought them separate afterwards, connected them to my PC (24 bit, 192000 Hz)(RCA to 3.5mm jack), and no surprise, I am not getting the same sound quality.
Now, from what I've heard, I need a DAC as my computer does not have a decent enough sound card. I am listening to FLAC music, which does sound good, but not as good as it can (as I've heard them in store).
I have done a bit of research and I am trying to decide between a Rega Dac and a Cambridge DacMagic 100.
I am open to other suggestions. Budget is around £200 (would prefer to buy used to get more out of my cash).
Also looking for a Sub in the near future, looking at a BK 200, SVS or REL T5 or T7 (open to suggestions)
My question is, with something like a DM 100, will I notice a massive difference?
Thanks!
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