Topic: Integrated amp with DAC
I'm looking to limit clutter and seeking a half width integrated amp with on board DAC (USB input) for my Pianoteq set up. Any recommendations in the sub £400 range? I would probably go in at the cheaper end if possible. I have a couple of shelf standing speakers (Monitor Audios).
My reason for going this route is that I can't help but feel blowing a couple of hundred on a separate DAC is overkill. I'm sure many will tell me I'm wrong/ignorant but the DAC chips have been high quality for years and the HiFi reviewers seem to be spouting meaningless verbiage to separate the various models in the reviews I have read. I don't need audio IO. Hifiberry DACs are highly regarded and cheap as chips so I just feel it's all become overrated.
The other route I considered was active monitors with on board usb DAC. If anyone has a recommendation here again for use with PTQ I'd love to hear it.
Thanks