Benchmark 1, 2 & 3

Wow, many businesses would try to get you to buy a new unit. Good for Benchmark 

How do you know the firmware level and how do you upgrade It?

I've been using a Terminator for a year and used my old DAC2 HGC to debug a problem.  I was stunned by how good the DAC2 sounded.  Great bass depth and control, and more upper midrange energy, which might be a better match for my aging ears.

I'm sitting here with a DAC3, DAC2, AHB2 all connected to Susvara headphones.  Definitely a dream system.  Using a full speaker amp with Susvara is a must, not even close,  Was using an HPA4 (no slouch of a headphone amp).  5 second AB test, done.

So, is the DAC 3 THAT much better than Dac 2  ? ? ? ? ?

Specs on the 3 are clearly better, but can the human ear discern a difference, more specifically, can MY human ear.

Going back and forth... I can't tell a difference.

Both are amazing transparent DACs, you can't go wrong.  I've been through too many DACs to count and these are my favorite. (if you like transparent sounding gear, no coloration). 

My 2 cents, hope this helps prospective buyers.    - steve

 

 

Even Benchmark says you won't hear a difference between the DAC2 and DAC3.