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Post by neo on Mar 4, 2021 10:35:11 GMT -5
Sorry for this newbie question. I have a DC-1 and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I know that the power needs to match. But since I moved to an apartment. I don't need to be that loud, plus I want a simple setup to save space. Can I use DC-1 to drive the speakers ? If I can, what kind of output outlets on DC-1 should I use? and what cables should I use to connect to the speakers? Here is a picture of the speakers. Thank you guys!  |
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Post by audiobill on Mar 4, 2021 10:51:35 GMT -5
If they are powered speakers, yes.
Otherwise, no.
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Post by KeithL on Mar 4, 2021 10:58:01 GMT -5
The short answer is NO... the DC-1 is not designed to drive passive speakers directly and does not have enough power to do so. If you want a moderate amount of power something like our BasX A-100 would work great. (And it's relatively small - but not actually tiny.)
And, if you really don't need much power, you can get something MUCH smaller.... You can find lots of tiny amps on eBay that are smaller than the DC-1 - at prices starting around $25...
The ratings tend to be wildly optimistic... but many of them actually sound quite decent.
Topping makes some decent models... Or look at anything that uses the Tripath chip-set (Tripath is a brand of Class D amplifier chip used in many tiny amplifiers)... Something like this: (Remember to buy an AC adapter... and watch the shipping charges... which vary from reasonable to crazy...) Sorry for this newbie question. I have a DC-1 and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I know that the power needs to match. But since I moved to an apartment. I don't need to be that loud, plus I want a simple setup to save space. Can I use DC-1 to drive the speakers ? If I can, what kind of output outlets on DC-1 should I use? and what cables should I use to connect to the speakers? Here is a picture of the speakers. Thank you guys! View Attachment |
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Post by 405x5 on Mar 4, 2021 11:49:18 GMT -5
Sorry for this newbie question. I have a DC-1 and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I know that the power needs to match. But since I moved to an apartment. I don't need to be that loud, plus I want a simple setup to save space. Can I use DC-1 to drive the speakers ? If I can, what kind of output outlets on DC-1 should I use? and what cables should I use to connect to the speakers? Here is a picture of the speakers. Thank you guys! View AttachmentCheck out www.Sonos.com when you have a chance. Powered systems ( I believe) are an ideal solution for a situation such as yours. I use “The Move” in my kitchen. Bass and treble sliders on my smart phone! You bet....didn’t even see that bonus coming. Frankly, I didn’t think much of the thing until I cranked a few Simon Phillips YouTube drum solos in there, which left me speechless for what it is. Bill |
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Post by garbulky on Mar 4, 2021 12:14:17 GMT -5
If you have an amplifier then you would be ok. Like the bas-x a-100.
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Post by neo on Mar 4, 2021 17:58:17 GMT -5
Sorry for this newbie question. I have a DC-1 and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I know that the power needs to match. But since I moved to an apartment. I don't need to be that loud, plus I want a simple setup to save space. Can I use DC-1 to drive the speakers ? If I can, what kind of output outlets on DC-1 should I use? and what cables should I use to connect to the speakers? Here is a picture of the speakers. Thank you guys! View AttachmentCheck out www.Sonos.com when you have a chance. Powered systems ( I believe) are an ideal solution for a situation such as yours. I use “The Move” in my kitchen. Bass and treble sliders on my smart phone! You bet....didn’t even see that bonus coming. Frankly, I didn’t think much of the thing until I cranked a few Simon Phillips YouTube drum solos in there, which left me speechless for what it is. Bill Thanks Bill. I already have a pair of Monitor Audio speakers. I checked out Sonos website. It looks the speakers already have everything. Then my DC-1 will be wasted. |
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Post by neo on Mar 4, 2021 18:05:45 GMT -5
The short answer is NO... the DC-1 is not designed to drive passive speakers directly and does not have enough power to do so. If you want a moderate amount of power something like our BasX A-100 would work great. (And it's relatively small - but not actually tiny.)
And, if you really don't need much power, you can get something MUCH smaller.... You can find lots of tiny amps on eBay that are smaller than the DC-1 - at prices starting around $25...
The ratings tend to be wildly optimistic... but many of them actually sound quite decent.
Topping makes some decent models... Or look at anything that uses the Tripath chip-set (Tripath is a brand of Class D amplifier chip used in many tiny amplifiers)... Something like this: (Remember to buy an AC adapter... and watch the shipping charges... which vary from reasonable to crazy...) Sorry for this newbie question. I have a DC-1 and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I know that the power needs to match. But since I moved to an apartment. I don't need to be that loud, plus I want a simple setup to save space. Can I use DC-1 to drive the speakers ? If I can, what kind of output outlets on DC-1 should I use? and what cables should I use to connect to the speakers? Here is a picture of the speakers. Thank you guys! View AttachmentThanks Keith! I checked eBay. the two amps you suggested came around $150. At this price point, I think BasX A-100 might be a better choice. |
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Post by 405x5 on Mar 4, 2021 20:03:55 GMT -5
Check out www.Sonos.com when you have a chance. Powered systems ( I believe) are an ideal solution for a situation such as yours. I use “The Move” in my kitchen. Bass and treble sliders on my smart phone! You bet....didn’t even see that bonus coming. Frankly, I didn’t think much of the thing until I cranked a few Simon Phillips YouTube drum solos in there, which left me speechless for what it is. Bill Thanks Bill. I already have a pair of Monitor Audio speakers. I checked out Sonos website. It looks the speakers already have everything. Then my DC-1 will be wasted. Oh of course, if you’re determined to have the DC 1 as the heart of the system and your existing speakers an amp. Is the way to go..... |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Mar 5, 2021 9:28:29 GMT -5
Probably more than you want to spend but since it wasn’t mentioned, a pair of Emotiva PA-1’s would also meet your needs very nicely, each is the same form factor as the DC-1 so you could stack them. They’re good amps: Class D, fully balanced (you’d use the DC-1’s XLR out), mono blocks, sweet sound. They aren’t currently available from Emotiva, but you might look around for a used pair, emotiva.com/collections/all/products/pa-1 |
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Post by garbulky on Mar 5, 2021 10:01:18 GMT -5
Probably more than you want to spend but since it wasn’t mentioned, a pair of Emotiva PA-1’s would also meet your needs very nicely, each is the same form factor as the DC-1 so you could stack them. They’re good amps: Class D, fully balanced (you’d use the DC-1’s XLR out), mono blocks, sweet sound. They aren’t currently available from Emotiva, but you might look around for a used pair, emotiva.com/collections/all/products/pa-1Yes, the pa-1's are the ideal pair for the DC-1. I'm pretty sure it was designed for it. |
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