I thought mine sounded pretty good hooked up to a benchmark DAC. I used the volume control on the benchmark.
Which preamp with Quad 12L
Hello everyone,
Just recently brought a new pair of Quad 12L Active speakers. I am currently using a Squeezebox Touch directly into the Quads and I do honestly love the sound. In addition hey look wonderful so their proudly displayed in the living room instead of the basement.
These are keepers in my book for my situation but I would include the following.
1. Volume control other than the digital one found in the Touch
2. Multiple inputs so I can connect my two other sources.
3. Balanced outputs which is recommended for these speakers.
Is a preamp the best solution for the above or is getting an outboard dac better? I want whichever is most cost effective. For whichever option how much would I have to spend to get good results and what should I be getting (brand model wise).
Just recently brought a new pair of Quad 12L Active speakers. I am currently using a Squeezebox Touch directly into the Quads and I do honestly love the sound. In addition hey look wonderful so their proudly displayed in the living room instead of the basement.
These are keepers in my book for my situation but I would include the following.
1. Volume control other than the digital one found in the Touch
2. Multiple inputs so I can connect my two other sources.
3. Balanced outputs which is recommended for these speakers.
Is a preamp the best solution for the above or is getting an outboard dac better? I want whichever is most cost effective. For whichever option how much would I have to spend to get good results and what should I be getting (brand model wise).