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Best all-in-one DSP solution? DAC2Pro+AAmp60+DSP or Amp100+DSP or Beowulf?

Ben Eckart

November 26, 2020 04:53

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I'm looking for an integrated amp/dac/dsp solution, and it seems there are several choices:

1. DAC2 Pro + DSP Board + AAmp60 = ~$150 USD
2. Amp100 + DSP Board = ~$160 USD
3. Beowulf Board = ~$189

With option #1 I get an aux port, with option #2 I get a more powerful amp but "beta" software support, and with option #3 I get an extra two speaker outputs. Also, with option #1, would I need to use a couple stacking headers if I want to put have both the DSP board and Aamp60 connected to the DAC2 Pro? Is this a correct characterization of m y current options? 

Thanks!

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  HiFiBerry team November 26, 2020 06:53

  There is no "best", but simply different boards for different use cases. If you're looking for an amplifier with a DSP, I would definitely not recommend the First combination. While you can fiddle around with stacking headers, this probably won't work reliably. The Amp60 and the DSP board simply aren't designed to be used together.

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  Douglas Gardner December 11, 2020 23:12

  I'm getting terrific sound out of the Amp100 + DSP board. HiFiBerrryOS is still evolving.  I'm happy with the results.

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  Ben Eckart December 13, 2020 04:26

  Yes! After the hifiberry team response above I went ahead and ordered the Amp100 + DSP (upgrading from aamp60). I also couldn't be happier with the result. I really love the integrated room correction in the hifiberryOS.