The Border Patrol DAC is the answer for listeners put off by digital harshness. To my ears it comes closer to analog than any others I have heard. You may have the ongoing debate in recent issues of Stereophile magazine. Opinions about Border Patrol VS. Benchmark are sharply divided, but those who don’t care for the Benchmark sound quality love the Border Patrol. It is limited to 24/96 if that is a concern for you. I use mine for playback of my ripped CD collection.
Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp??
I have added a (Benchmark HGC 2 DAC) to run digital music to my Modwright KWA 150 SE. At first I was impressed with the detail but much of my music sounds more harsh than what my ears are used to. Apparently Benchmark DACS are known to be unforgiving. Should I look towards a different DAC or would adding a Tube Preamp be the best solution? Or change both? Recommendations welcomed!
Speakers : Dali Euphonia MS4
(#2) Rel 528 in stereo
Speakers : Dali Euphonia MS4
(#2) Rel 528 in stereo
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