I suspect it will be a close call. Some like the clinical clarity and resolution of the DAC1. Some don't. I suspect a lot will depend on whether you already like the rest of your system (especially the speakers) or not.
Ayre CX-7e or Aging Krell CDP + Benchmark DAC-1?
I know the best advice is to listen and decide for myself but I would appreciate if anybody can let me know which route would you take if given a choice. The Benchmark DAC-1 may not be the best choice although I have read contrasting views on this piece. Nevertheless, I would expect the Benchmark DAC to be an improvement over the Krell KPS-30i CDP which is more than 10 years old now. Given the advancement in digital technology throughout these years, I think I am missing out something.
The real question is, which would be a better option -a one piece Ayre CX-7e or the addition of a DAC to my existing CDP acting as a transport? Which would you choose if it was you?
Any advice or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
The real question is, which would be a better option -a one piece Ayre CX-7e or the addition of a DAC to my existing CDP acting as a transport? Which would you choose if it was you?
Any advice or thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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