I agree with Richlane and Sbank - get Bel Canto DAC3 and sell your current DAC, modded Sony CDP and Cardas cable. It might pay for the difference and you probably don't need it since DAC3 is jitter rejecting. DAC3 sounds, according to reviews, a little better than Benchmark DAC1 (that I have) but costs twice more. Listen to both - Benchmark has 30 day free lease and Bel Canto might have similar program.
