Chord QuteHD. Contains the same technology as a previous DAC they made at about $9-10K but only costs $1.5-1.7k depending on how you get it. I compared it to the DAC's I have that cost $6-8k. It bested two of them and was close to a third. Very serious stuff indeed and drop dead value. It does get better though with an external power supply and USB converter like the Off-Ramp - that's when it takes on the more expensive stuff - still good mind you without it but really world class doing that.
I would be careful of the Benchmark - many people like myself find it dry, uninvolving, and analytical - make sure you hear it in your system first.
Thanks
Bill
I would be careful of the Benchmark - many people like myself find it dry, uninvolving, and analytical - make sure you hear it in your system first.
Thanks
Bill