I have read a bit on the benchmark here and it sounds like a great unit, I also have heard good things about the chord has anyone here compared the units or have opinion on which one is a "better" dac. I do realize the benchmark is quite a bit less expensive but I was more interested in sound quality.
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Within the past week, I’ve been able to mix, match and compare the following. Benchmark DAC1, Rotel RCD-1072 using Nordost Red Dawn I/C’s (balanced) and Cat Cables Kingcats RCA’s and Audioquest King Cobra RCA’s.
The Rotel and King Cobra’s I’ve had for a while, the others are... -
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I’m looking to upgrade my 2-channel system sources. I’m considering Denon DP-S1 CD Transport ($8000 list), DA-S1 DAC ($7000 list) and Benchmark DAC1 ($975). Both DP-S1 and DA-S1 were first released in 1993.
How does the 12-year old 20-bit DA-S1 compare with the...03 May 2005, 18:05 Tuesday -
Hey all,
After doing a lot of research on using my PC as a source I have come to the conclusion that it is a very good idea. If you can use your usb outs then you can eliminate the jitter until your dac decodes the signal. If you get the right dac, one with a usb input, then you may... -
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Is any of you using a benchmark DAC1 with your B&Ws? Some say that the DAC1 is cold & analytical and should not be used with too analytical speakers.
Those of you who do use a DAC1 how do you think it compares with a good quality CD (provided the transport to the DAC1... -
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Over the last year I have been slowly been drawn into the digital server approach to storing music and recently bought a used Benchmark DAC1 USD. The said unit is connected to my media PC, my TV and my RCD1072 is now serving as a CD transport.. So far I’m very impressed...
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