Okay, I'm going down the route you're talking about and its quite simple, a "Back To Basics" amp is what I bought and I've added a DAC - Digital To Analogue Converter to take advantages of latest technologies, the DAC is the bridge between the Amp and the PC, the Amp and the CD player, the Amp and the iPhone and so on.
I have written about the various components I'm using on list over the last few weeks but can summaries again if interested. Here's the basics, I'm using a 40 watt channel Rotel integrated amplifier which costs around $300.00, its got no thrills or gymics, no particular bells or whistles, its just a basic 40 watt RMS per channel continuous power with 4 line inputs and a fono stage if I want to make use of it. I have a pair of Polk Audio bookshelf speakers connected to this in tern which provide extremely good sound, better than you'll get from the majority of computer speakers. The DAC is connected to 1 of the line-in sets of the amp and provides 6 digital inputs plus USB, Bluetooth and Airplay facilities, the USB can be used to connect to your computer so the DAC - if you like - acts as a computer Sound Device, a very serious piece of Hi-fi equipment allowing you to hear files recorded in studio quality to be heard as they were meant to be heard. Anyway enough of me right now, writing is boring and listening to music is much more fun so please excuse me <smile>. On 25/07/2013, at 1:08 AM, E. <[email protected]> wrote: > My old time stereo amp finally died. > I want to buy a new amp for my system which takes advantage of new > technologies. I have an iPhone and know I can buy an amp with DAC built-in. I > want to buy a amplifier rather than buying a little system to which I hook > the iPhone through a docking station. My concern is being able to use > accessible controls. I have previously liked NAD amps. Any suggestions will > be appreciated. > Elizabeth > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [email protected] ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [email protected]
