I wouldn't call a 405 "little", it's 100 wpc! Not quite PA levels but a DAC flat out into 100W would be a little bit exciting!Euh.......I non intentionally went from the output of a DAC directly into a Quad 405 amp rather than going through a preamp. I jumped out of my chair when I touch the play button on the remote, this little Quad can play loud !
Speakers survived but almost had a heart attack so welcome in the club !