LogLantern
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Longtime lurker, first-time poster. By day I work in cybersecurity, so I spend a lot of time thinking about networks and systems. That’s partly why digital audio fascinates me: streamers, DACs, network audio, and the endless Ethernet cable debates.
I’m still early in the hobby and currently running a pair of Edifier R1280DB powered bookshelf speakers, a FiiO K3 DAC, and Sennheiser HD 560S headphones, streaming from my PC (Tidal and some FLAC files). My goals are a first proper 2-channel setup with a good integrated amp and passive speakers, better imaging, and some basic room treatment, since my room is small and echoey.
I’m happy to answer any computer or network questions in return, and I’d love advice on the best budget path from powered speakers to a real amp-and-speaker pairing, and whether to upgrade the speakers or the amp first.
I’m still early in the hobby and currently running a pair of Edifier R1280DB powered bookshelf speakers, a FiiO K3 DAC, and Sennheiser HD 560S headphones, streaming from my PC (Tidal and some FLAC files). My goals are a first proper 2-channel setup with a good integrated amp and passive speakers, better imaging, and some basic room treatment, since my room is small and echoey.
I’m happy to answer any computer or network questions in return, and I’d love advice on the best budget path from powered speakers to a real amp-and-speaker pairing, and whether to upgrade the speakers or the amp first.