Hi! I am thinking about upgrading my hi-fi system, and wanted to ask for recommendations on where to start.
I currently use Foobar2000 program on a old laptop for playing FLAC/CD quality files, via USB to a M-Audio FastTrack Pro external sound card, via RCA to NAD c162 preamp + NAD c272 power amp, then QED Revelation Signature cables to a pair of Tannoy DC6T SE speakers.
It seems having a dedicated DAC would be an obvious improvement. Or would a integrated amplifier e.g. replacing three components with one, be even better for overall sonic quality? And a AptX BT-connection would be convenient to have for web streaming etc.
Happy with the speakers, and maybe the speaker cables are even a bit overkill for a relatively budget system such as this.
Would be thankful for suggestions on good value products also (ca 500€ budget).
I currently use Foobar2000 program on a old laptop for playing FLAC/CD quality files, via USB to a M-Audio FastTrack Pro external sound card, via RCA to NAD c162 preamp + NAD c272 power amp, then QED Revelation Signature cables to a pair of Tannoy DC6T SE speakers.
It seems having a dedicated DAC would be an obvious improvement. Or would a integrated amplifier e.g. replacing three components with one, be even better for overall sonic quality? And a AptX BT-connection would be convenient to have for web streaming etc.
Happy with the speakers, and maybe the speaker cables are even a bit overkill for a relatively budget system such as this.
Would be thankful for suggestions on good value products also (ca 500€ budget).