Power DAC or dac+T-amp?

[monster7]

Dear all, first post in here, hello everyone.

 

I would like to upgrade a desktop audio in my bedroom (6' X 8'), after i read the posts, i decide to use passive speakers because i can have much more choices.

 

My budget is around 600USD excluding the speakers, so i am deciding should i buy a power dac like wadia 151 or nuforce DDA-100?

Or buy a small dac like halide dac hd, connect to a cheap T-amp likes trends or topping?

 

I am living in Hong Kong so i cannot test halide, and i can only use a small speakers due to space capacity.

 

Very appreciated if you could give me some advice, cheers.

[danq]

Sorry, I can't really help you much. But, just out of curiosity, how much does the DDA-100 cost in HK?

[mwheelerk]

For a bedroom system the PowerDac should be awesome.

[monster7]

i have shortlisted nuforce dda-100, wadia 151, peachtree audio decco, can anyone share the comparison? thanks in advance.