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Offline Tavus

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Need a cheap amp for a desktop pc 8000 budget.
« on: Jun 28, 2018 at 06:51 PM »
Hi guys. Can you suggest a good cheap amp with dac? It's for a desktop pc so it needs to be small cause its going to be on my desk, does not need to play loud cause cpeaker will be near my face and most important not expensive.  I'm going to drive 2 small polk speakers. My budget is less than 8000 around that. cheaper the better.
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Re: Need a cheap amp for a desktop pc 8000 budget.
« Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018 at 07:39 PM »
Saw some SMSL dac/amps at Lazada at around 7k. With BT and sub out na and can also drive headphones

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Re: Need a cheap amp for a desktop pc 8000 budget.
« Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018 at 08:36 PM »
Im using FX Audio D802C model. With built in DAC!  Plenty of input option like bluetooth,  coax, aux and optical.

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Re: Need a cheap amp for a desktop pc 8000 budget.
« Reply #3 on: Jun 29, 2018 at 08:33 AM »
I think it would be cheaper to get a separate DAC and amp. Easier to maintain and upgrade pa.
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Re: Need a cheap amp for a desktop pc 8000 budget.
« Reply #4 on: Jul 02, 2018 at 05:18 AM »
smsl q5 pro or ad18 are good desktop amps for your budget.


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