Which is the better match for Elac Navis ARB-51 bookshelf speakers - ADI-2-DAC FS, Chord Qutest (with Sbooster BOTW MKII Linear Power Supply + MKII Ultra) or Denafrips Venus.

[Natekrs]

Hi Mo,

I have a pair myself. I have them connected to a Denafrips Ares II via XLR.

Its strengths.

- Amazing Vocals

- Amazing Guitar Acoustics

 

Hip Hop and Pop

- Need to bump up the settings up on the speakers and EQ on spotify.

 

[Natekrs]

Hi Mo,

Im sure any of those DACS will sounds nice. The ELACS are very good speakers and i find you dont need to spend big to get them sounding good. Mine sound great even with the Bluesound Nodes Dac. My Advice is to get a DAC with a Pre Amp functions because it is good to have the volume control. I am streaming from a Bluesound node that is connected to the Denafrips then XLR out into the speakers. It does get a little annoying using the App for volume control. So i am looking at a pre amp to connect but its kind of expensive. If i was going to do it all over again i would be looking into these DACS.

 

I would research these on youtube.

 

1.Burson Composer DAC

2.SMSL M4000 

3.SMSL SU9

 

 

 

Cheers Nathan

[Natekrs]

Keep me posted with your Journey ! Love to see photos of the setup.

[Natekrs]

Hi, i would suggest a DAC with a pre amp. I feel like my system is lacking with the AeriesII. I was looking at getting a topping pre 90 pre amp to give it a bit more kick.

 

they say the RME is pretty neutral. Also the SMSLM400 is highly talked about.