@chrisbmx @chalfie I've got a Yamaha AS500 with a Cambridge DACMagic100, Rega RP1 and an old pair of KEF speakers (not sure what model). Really pleased for the money - but things can sound a little neutral through the DAC.
Does your DAC have a gain setting? On my little Fiio DAC it sounds really flat when there's 0dB gain - add +6dB and it sounds way better - not just louder, but more defined and punchy.
@chrisbmx @chalfie I've got a Yamaha AS500 with a Cambridge DACMagic100, Rega RP1 and an old pair of KEF speakers (not sure what model). Really pleased for the money - but things can sound a little neutral through the DAC.