The Benchmark Dac1 is a fabulous DAC. Sound is crystal clear. Need to spend many times what you spend on this to get better sound.
Marantz 8260 vs benchmark DAC1
as the latest victim of the dreaded sudden death of the sacd 1000, i am considering these two as replacements. has anyone compared them? of course, i realize that i would be giving up sacd with the benchmark. i was happy with the sound of the sacd 1000 once i put it on aurios (it was too warm sounding before that). also, if anyone knows if there is any hope to repair my sacd 1000 at this time, i would be most appreciative. my associated equipment is audible illusions 2d, pse studio IV, vandersteen 2Cs, and kimber kcag and 8tc. thanks very much for your help.