Speaker and DAC setup help

[JDeePee]

Hi after watching tek of tomorrows latest video about DAC`s and such I realised I should sort my audio life out also! Im looking at getting an external DAC as said for around the £100 mark so about $150. I would also like to get a good set of speakers for this to plug into! The problem lies in I have no idea which DAC or speakers to get! I have heard many good things about these speakers: http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/32248964/698684436/-/ListingDetails.html?_%24ja=tsid:13315%7Ccat:32248964%7Cprd:32248964&$$ja=cgid:7111953537|tsid:48121|cid:130773177|lid:54119181177|nw:g|crid:22715958777|rnd:12895489741753124602|dvc:c|adp:1o1|mt:

But i know they use a 4mm banana plug, will these fit into a DAC? I am the ultimate noob at this stuff and wonderring if you guys can help me out? Thanks in advance

[ShearMe]

 

Hi after watching tek of tomorrows latest video about DAC`s and such I realised I should sort my audio life out also! Im looking at getting an external DAC as said for around the £100 mark so about $150. I would also like to get a good set of speakers for this to plug into! The problem lies in I have no idea which DAC or speakers to get! I have heard many good things about these speakers: http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/32248964/698684436/-/ListingDetails.html?_%24ja=tsid:13315%7Ccat:32248964%7Cprd:32248964&$$ja=cgid:7111953537|tsid:48121|cid:130773177|lid:54119181177|nw:g|crid:22715958777|rnd:12895489741753124602|dvc:c|adp:1o1|mt:

But i know they use a 4mm banana plug, will these fit into a DAC? I am the ultimate noob at this stuff and wonderring if you guys can help me out? Thanks in advance

 

 

Those speakers are passive, so you actually need an amp. Search Lepai on Amazon and there should be a stereo amp for twenty pounds. It should be all you need.

 

A DAC is not required if you're using your computer, but if you really think your onboard sound is bad, you can get a DAC for around thirty pounds. Behringer UCA202 and FiiO D3 are good options.

[JDeePee]

Those speakers are passive, so you actually need an amp. Search Lepai on Amazon and there should be a stereo amp for twenty pounds. It should be all you need.

 

A DAC is not required if you're using your computer, but if you really think your onboard sound is bad, you can get a DAC for around thirty pounds. Behringer UCA202 and FiiO D3 are good options.

Okay thanks so would this be a good set of speakers to go for or is there better? And could I not just plug it into a DAC and not the amp as id really like to have a DAC but is an amp necessary? Thanks  

[ShearMe]

Okay thanks so would this be a good set of speakers to go for or is there better? And could I not just plug it into a DAC and not the amp as id really like to have a DAC but is an amp necessary? Thanks

 

You literally will not be able to use the speakers without an amp. There are "active" speakers which have a built in amp, but a quick look at that product page and I don't think those do.

 

One of those cheaper DACs I recommended will perform just as good as a more pricey one. I know this doesn't make a lot of sense, but that's the way the audio industry is.

 

For other speaker options, check eBay for used bookshelf speakers and/or studio monitors. There's usually great deals in Europe, and going used can save a butt load of cash.

[JDeePee]

You literally will not be able to use the speakers without an amp. There are "active" speakers which have a built in amp, but a quick look at that product page and I don't think those do.

 

One of those cheaper DACs I recommended will perform just as good as a more pricey one. I know this doesn't make a lot of sense, but that's the way the audio industry is.

 

For other speaker options, check eBay for used bookshelf speakers and/or studio monitors. There's usually great deals in Europe, and going used can save a butt load of cash.

Okay cool thanks for the help ;D

[ShearMe]

Okay cool thanks for the help ;D

 

No problemo. Feel free to ask more questions if you find something that looks too good to be true.