beginner budget set up


I'm looking put together a set up, my funds are limited. Most of my music on my pc. I'm thinking of airmotiv4 and emotiva XDA-1.

This is probably the wrong way to go about this but years ago i put together a set up consisting of a marantz av receiver and mission bookshelf. All from info I gathered from the internet. It sounds horrible.
nat72sherman
The Emo XDA-1 is a good DAC, no worries there. The question is, do you like the AirMotiv speakers? I find the ribbon tweeter to be a bit strident, but others disagree. Ya better listen and choose what pleases you...

-RW-
look at the audioengine a2 powered speakers (don't know the airmotiv)--very good at around $200 + you'll always find a use for 'em. a dac with volume control like the xda1 is definitely a good budget way to go
Two SUPER buys out there. Your total cost (before cables) is just under $400.

For your amp, from Emotiva ... Emotiva mini X a-100 now on sale for $175.

For your speakers, from Energy ... Energy RC10 at $220.

At $220, the RC10's are a steal ($600 list). They are a very smooth sounding speaker with good bass. I used them for a few years and they were good performers.

Rich