If you get a Benchmark, which is a good choice IMO, you should make sure it is a recent one. They have undergone a lot of improvements over the last 2 years. It is mostly surface-mount, and AC-coupled, so these are the weaknesses IMO. There is not much stock that would make me happy. Even the Dodson 218 at $8K does not ring my chimes....
What SS Dac , Bel Canto,Benchmark, ?????
I am looking to get a SS Dac for my system,currently have a Cal Sigma 2 ,would like to firm up the Bass and add better highs.My system consists of B&K avr307 receiver,Sony 222es cd player used as a transport and vandersteen 3A speakers.Thinking of a Bel Canto Dac2 or a Benchmark dac1,any other suggestions? My budget is about $700.00 max new or used is fine.