I like these speakers, but I already have a DAC; is hooking up these speakers (with their built-in- DAC) to a system with a DAC a problem?
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If you have an existing DAC, I'd suggest looking into the Audioengine A2 original version.Differences between A2 and A2+:USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC)Variable audio output (connect a subwoofer or wirelessly send audio to other speakers with our optional W3 wireless adapter)Upgraded speaker connectorsStandard 1/4" threaded inserts for wall mountsUpgraded power supplyUpgraded accessory cables
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Hello JT, I utilize the AudioEngine D1 DAC while testing these speakers and do not have a problem, they work great! Michael @ Kraft Street Audio
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Thanks for your question. There are various ways to connect these and connection with your DAC. Please download the owners manual from the manufacturer's site and go over it carefully. THese are amazing sounding speakers.
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If you use your existing DAC to send sound to the speakers, then you will input into the speakers with analog red/white RCAs, which will bypass the DAC inside the speakers. The internal DAC for these speakers is only accessed when you input signal via USB.
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This is definitely not possible without powered speakers (and no amp). I'm not sure if it would work with powered speakers but I would guess not (you might be able to plug the left and right rca out on the dac to the left and right powered speaker, I'm not sure).
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which speakers do you have? the same? If you do the connections right yes they will work fine.
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Did you end up pairing these with a Connect amp? What has your experience been? Sorry for a question to a question.
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I tend to agree with Larry. I connect this DAC using its headphone jack to Bose companion 2 speakers - which required ac input - and it sound great.
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I have heard with my ears and from Tek Syndicate on YouTube they do not need a DAC. So they should be fine with on board audio.
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I haven't used it as a connection to a Dac. Sorry. But my guess it will hold up.
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Yea dude, they're a pretty good set of speakers, I've read that they sound tons better if you hook them up to an amp though. But even hooked up to just my stock hu they sound damn good. They're worth every penny man.
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I used an external DAC. You could also likely use an external sound card as well. It cost about $125 I think. I've been very pleased.
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The setup comes with a headphone-to-RCA cable adapter, meaning you can plug it into anything. So long as your box as RCA audio outputs (which anything made in the last 20, no, probably 40 years does), this will take them fine.Directly on topic though, I have not used them in that exact setup, but they sound great with everything else I have plugged them into, so I don't see why they wouldn't work well with your setup...
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How do I hook these speakers in to my Mac G4? Is there a USB connection or only RCA type jacks requiring a sound card to be put into my computer? Or can they be attached some other way? Any advice would be appreciated.
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for each speaker. are they worth it? VERY MUCH SO! I have the dv64's and the acoustech pl-26 center speaker also. no regrets!
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Absolutely that sounds great. I'm only a novice audiophile but I do my homework and decided not to fight the digital music era and just make the best of it by getting flac files and a tube amp to hookup the dac.
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It's not necessary to have a DAC, I use a Schiit Modi. They released the second generation DAC and Amp that are great quality and very reasonably priced.
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I currently am using them as computer speakers. My setup is as follows:Dayton Audio B652 speakers (the ones we are talking about)LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049P6OTI/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)Speaker Wire (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029HO66G/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)3.5mm Audio cable (http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LTEUDO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1361380382&s;r=1-2&keywords;=male+to+male+audio)If you get all of those things, you will be able to hook the speakers up to your computer. It was really easy, they sound great, and will be way cheaper than a comparable set of computer speakers. I currently am using them as computer speakers. My setup is as follows:Dayton Audio B652 speakers (the ones we are talking about)LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049P6OTI/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)Speaker Wire (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029HO66G/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)3.5mm Audio cable... » Read More I currently am using them as computer speakers. My setup is as follows:Dayton Audio B652 speakers (the ones we are talking about)LP-2020A+ Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with Power Supply (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049P6OTI/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)Speaker Wire (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029HO66G/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)3.5mm Audio cable (http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LTEUDO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1361380382&s;r=1-2&keywords;=male+to+male+audio)If you get all of those things, you will be able to hook the speakers up to your computer. It was really easy, they sound great, and will be way cheaper than a comparable set of computer speakers. « Show Less
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Yes, if you get a digital out signal before your speakers. If it is headphone out, then you will actually be using the DAC on your PC in most cases, so this won't perform the function you are looking for. In essence, you need an output on your pc that allows you to bypass its internal DAC so that the conversion will occur on the FiiO.
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Yes - you can hook them up using an XLR cable. You'll need an XLR cable that is male on one side and female on the other. On the back of the speakers there is an "input" and "output" XLR jack. Whichever speaker has your original input (microphone, sound input, etc.) will carry that sound over (using the output XLR jack) over to the "input" XLR jack of the 2nd speaker.