No surprise the Benchmark pre elevated your system's performance. I have had a few DACs with volume and always thought a good preamp was the heart of a great sounding system
Very shortly I will be receiving a new amp, it has two inputs which will allow me to A/B two sources... or two preamps or a source direct vs preamp... I will give direct connection another shot but I think it will still sound better with preamp in the chain.....
Very shortly I will be receiving a new amp, it has two inputs which will allow me to A/B two sources... or two preamps or a source direct vs preamp... I will give direct connection another shot but I think it will still sound better with preamp in the chain.....