Which digital cable to use with a Benchmark DAC-1

Another amazing choice with highest quality and giveaway price is Encore Signature digital IC from Joe Mazzaglia at Auricle Audio Design.
His auction can be found under the search word "sucks" which doesn't seem very promising until you read the clever advertising copy.

Redkiwi, Your point is well taken that if components are not at high enough performance level then a more forgiving IC is better tolerated.
It is not always a good idea to dumb down (as in school curriculum choices), but following your thought, it is better to enable pleasing synergy until one hears and can afford still better sounding components.
On the other hand, I think many of us have had the experience of unveiling more sound enjoyment from a component upon inserting "better" interconnects (regardless of price).
If what is unveiled proves less satisfactory then this may serve as a goad to start saving for the next purchase which will sooth the restless audiophile soul.