Some time ago I asked Benchmark about the sonic differences between my DAC2 HGC and the DAC3 models and this was the response: “As long as you have the newer firmware (2.2) you have better than 95% of a DAC3. If we thought it was an appreciable difference, we would have an upgrade program.”
Benchmark 1, 2 & 3
Has anyone compared these DACs that can comment on the differences? or made upgrades to the newer model? I read through the Stereophile review of the 3 which kinda implies there is not much of a difference between the 1 and 3. Any help appreciated.