I agree with the aforementioned responses as I also have a computer based system. I have taken the advise from both these posters and thank them again.
So it seems that you are looking for advise developing a new computer based system. My position on this is to first establish a budget that would allow for the purchase of the speakers, integrated amp and a stand alone DAC. Once you have a budget estimate I would purchase, in order, the speakers of choice, an amp that compliments the speakers, and after the DAC.
You need to audition the speakers personally. Once speakers have been identified it would be easier for other on this forum to recommend a complimentary amp. Regarding the DAC, you might consider buying a used older model one, possibly one even lacking a USB input, and using a USB/SPDIF converter. Look up Computeraudio online for more info regarding this.
I prefer using a stand alone DAC because that is where future improvements can be made at the least expense. Speaker and amplification technologies are more mature. People sometimes change speakers because that changes the character of a system to the extent that it becomes new again. Amplifiers can last within a system for a long time.
If you provide more on your music preferences, listening habits, room size you will solicit more specific recommendations.
Take your time and do your homework. I am sure you will be pleased in the end.
So it seems that you are looking for advise developing a new computer based system. My position on this is to first establish a budget that would allow for the purchase of the speakers, integrated amp and a stand alone DAC. Once you have a budget estimate I would purchase, in order, the speakers of choice, an amp that compliments the speakers, and after the DAC.
You need to audition the speakers personally. Once speakers have been identified it would be easier for other on this forum to recommend a complimentary amp. Regarding the DAC, you might consider buying a used older model one, possibly one even lacking a USB input, and using a USB/SPDIF converter. Look up Computeraudio online for more info regarding this.
I prefer using a stand alone DAC because that is where future improvements can be made at the least expense. Speaker and amplification technologies are more mature. People sometimes change speakers because that changes the character of a system to the extent that it becomes new again. Amplifiers can last within a system for a long time.
If you provide more on your music preferences, listening habits, room size you will solicit more specific recommendations.
Take your time and do your homework. I am sure you will be pleased in the end.