Benchmark DAC-1, Lavry DA10, Altmann Attraction


Has anyone had a chance to compare any of these 3 DACs?
My understanding based on comments in various forums is that in general Benchmark DAC-1 sounds very detailed, but in some systems may be too thin, with decent but not the best dynamics and soundstage.
Lavry on the other hand sounds more “musical” as compared to Benchmark (whatever that means, could not find much info on its presentation).
Where does Altmann Attraction fall in this picture?
Is it indeed so much better than any of the two mentioned, and are those few reviews justified?
sashav

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I absolutely agree with the above two posters on the benchmark and power cords. I also use Python helix Vx and the upgrade was enormous. Also use Tara Labs RSC Air One IC's and that, with the PC (into Hydra 8) made it sound very, very nice.
I haven't been fooled into anything and I'm not reporting anything to benchmark engineers, nor do I appreciate your sarcastic remark. I know what I hear. I was merely reporting it. There are many posts which call the Benchmark analytical and steril. There are also as many saying that's not the case. The posters who say that is not the case have gone to the time, trouble and expense of upgrading cables.