Benchmark DAC Thoughts


Hi. I have added The Benchmark DAC3 L to my list for a possible purchase.

Does anyone have experience with this particular DAC or Benchmark DACs in general?

Associated equipment is an AudioLab 6000CDT transport and PS Audio Stellar mono amps and preamp. Looking forward to your thoughts/opinions...

 

Thanks!

gnoworyta

I have come across good/positive  comments in regard to the Musetec 005 DAC. A strong competitor to consider in that price range is the Musician Aquarius DAC. I doubt that one could go wrong with either. 

Charles 

Thanks all. Based on your input and my sound preferences, I think the Benchmark may fit the bill. When I listen to systems descibed by others as "warm" or "analog like", they tend to sound dull and somewhat muddled to me. Build quality and warranty is also important to me as this will be my last DAC purchase for the foreseeable future.

@gnoworyta Why are you interested in the DAC3L instead of the DAC3B if you have a PS Audio preamp? All of the DAC3 models sound the same. The DAC3B would be cheaper and not have the redundant volume control for your use case.