+1 @audiotroy
“the Benchmark does not sound like any of these dacs.”
Agreed. Benchmark is like sitting at Row 1 and PS Audio DSD is like Row 8 to 10.
I limited experience with Schiit but that might be a cheaper option in the direction the OP seeks...
I also agree with the OP description of the PS audio DSD DAC - no loss of detail but a more laid back presentation.
“the Benchmark does not sound like any of these dacs.”
Agreed. Benchmark is like sitting at Row 1 and PS Audio DSD is like Row 8 to 10.
I limited experience with Schiit but that might be a cheaper option in the direction the OP seeks...
I also agree with the OP description of the PS audio DSD DAC - no loss of detail but a more laid back presentation.