b&Ws and Benchmark DAC1

[Sunshine]

HI,
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 is good)?

The D/A unit in my CD just broke and I am considering either a DAC1 or a new dedicated CD in the price range of 1-2k$. My lovely speaker is B&W803S.

[L01]

I have the 802, connected to the mcintosh 602-amp (I am so happy that I did not buy the 802d but a better amp!), using the DAC1 as DAC and preamp!

I already tried some DCS- and Mark Levinson-DAC: I kept the DAC1 for reason: The DAC is "neutral", what means, I can hear my amp and I can hear my speakers: The DAC1 has no specific sound itself to my ears.

Best regards
Andreas

[Sunshine]

No one else has experience with a 800-series speakers and Benchmark DAC1?

Are they a good match? How good is the DAC1 compared with CD-players in the 1500$-range?

Thanks for you input.

[L01]

The DAC1 is really the best buy, I ever did with music, but imho it is just impossible to ask how the 800-series compares to DAC1..... it is more like: How does you amp match your speakers and how can the DAC1 be a benefit for this combo.

Best regards
Andreas