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2 channel system advise.

Hi all.

I have saved enough money to build a dedicated 2 channel system. After much consideration, I feel that following setup would work for my room and sonic preference:

Source: Squeezebox -> Benchmark DAC1.
Pre-amp: Pass Labs X-10.
amp: Pass Labs x250.5
Speakers: Mani-2 Signature.

I would appreciate if you can provide comments on the setup above, particularly on the synergy between Pass Lab pre/amp and Mani-2.

Thank you.

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johnnyb53
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Compared to what's coming out these days, the DAC-1 is getting long in the tooth. The Sept. issue of Stereophile did a comprehensive review of the Musical Fidelity V-DAC mk ii and--decoding via asynchronous USB--jitter was pretty much non-existent. I'd never seen test result plots like that, and this on a DAC at a list price of $379. It should sound even better with the Pangea power supply upgrade package.

John Atkinson's conclusion after running the tests was:
The Musical Fidelity V-DAC II may be affordably priced, but its measured performance is almost beyond reproach. Extraordinary!
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