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$1000 maximum digital purchase coming up

Sorry in advance for the cross-forum posting (I asked this question at AudioAsylum, but got minimal feedback).

I'm vacillating back and forth between stand alone players, e.g., the Rega Apollo, Marantz 8100, Cambridge Audio Azur 840C, etc., and an outboard DAC, such as the Lavry DA-10 and the PS Audio Digital Link III.

While I have heard many good things about all of these sources, I'd like to know if anyone has had a chance to actually compare them head to head. I'm especially interested in how the Lavry compares to one of the aforementioned units. Thanks much.
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restock
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Transport, for now, will be either a Sony NS500V DVD/SACD player or an Oppo 970 (I own both).

In that case I would recommend a new DAC. You have the choice of using your DVD players as transport now and later switch to a PC based system which is the way of the future anyway.

The Lavry DA10 is excellent and allows a wonderful insight into the recording, nice separation between instruments. A little unspectacular and missing some life at times.

The new Bechmark USB is much more lifely, better bass, similar resolution to the Lavry. As I only got mine a few weeks ago, haven't been able to diseminate it as much as the Lavry though. The USB input is a breeze and will allow a nice simple setup music server down the road.
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