Bryston BDA-3 / Benchmark DAC3B
Current setup:
Node 2i/Pardo LPS/Rega DAC-R
Looking to get more clarity/detail and am considering the Benchmark or Bryston used. The Rega has been better than the internal DAC in the Node to my ears, but what it's praised for, "analog like" I'm starting to feel is maybe wooly. How much am I leaving on the table continuing to use it? Looking to be around $1500 or under. Or do I pick up a cheap Topping and call it a day?
Hard to audition, but maybe I'll just buy them all and move on the losers
You could try this. It’s transparent with very good detail but as an R2R DAC it’s not sterile sounding (I own it BTW) so may be the best of both worlds for you, and I believe the seller accepts returns if it doesn’t work out. Best of luck. https://www.ebay.com/itm/226670482937 Here’s a review that I think captures its sonic traits very well just fyi… https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-review/ |
