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Benchmark DAC1 Pre - anybody heard a mod?
Thank you all for your suggestions. I took the plunge...bought a MHTD Labs Havana DAC. The Havana is a NOS non-upsampling DAC with a tube buffer. The unit arrived today and I am running it through the analogue inputs of the Benchamrk Pre. So far s... 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre - anybody heard a mod?
One month down and I am still contemplating options...1. Mod the Benchmark DAC1 Pre2. Get a tube pre3. Sell the Benchmark and start from scratch! (a upgrade bug! but I really do not want to do this)I am tempted by option 2. There are a couple of u... 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre - anybody heard a mod?
Thank you all for your replies. I was also of the opinion that less is more and thus was looking at options of modifying the Benchmark DAC1 Pre. Now I am inclined to try a tube pre before deciding on next steps. On another note, I also considered ... 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre - anybody heard a mod?
Thank you for the replies. I am based overseas (Singapore) and have someone here who can offer a mod. Unfortunately it does cost almost 40% of the price of a new DAC1 Pre. I was wondering if I should go ahead with the mod or use the money to purch... 
ATI AT2002 vs Bryston 4B ST
Thank you for your reply. I have a pair of Usher BE-718 that I will be driving. Use a Benchmark Pre as my pre-amp. No intention to chane the speakers or pre at this stage.