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Wadia 170i/DAC combo with AudioEngine speakers

I use AudioEngine A2 and A5 speakers with an Ipod as a portable stereo system that sounds pretty good on vacation. Very decent sound for a lake cabin or out on a pontoon boat with a power pack (using the A2s, not the A5s). In my opinion, the Ipod/A5 combo fills a lake cabin living room with very adequate sound.

I've never heard an Ipod through a 170i/DAC combination. The references I've read tend to focus on a primary home system. My question is this: Is an 170i/DAC combination overkill if you're using the AudioEngine A5 speakers? The Ipod/A5 combo sounds pretty good and is affordable. Is it worth adding the 170i/DAC combo to this "system"?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Sounds like it would be great. The Audioengine speakers are really good sounding for what they are.

I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

How much of an improvement do you think the upgrade to the A5s is. My main gripe with the A2s is they just won't play very loud.

Tell me more about the power pack you are using to play them on the boat.

Thanks, Ryan
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