Benchmark DAC1 HDR vs Esoteric SA-50

Anyone has experiences with these two computer friendly DACs, SQ wise? One has digital volume vs analog is what I am interested in hearing. Thanks!

tuong990604-03-2011 7:57pm

audiooracle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 387 posts 04-03-2011 at 09:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is no comparison, the Benchmark is a decent dac, but no where near the class of the SA 50, I had a customer trade in a Benchmark and I listened to it, when it came out a few years ago it was ahead of the pack, today, it is a decent sounding dac for the money with numerous dac's which outclass it, I would take the new Hegel HD 20, which if it sound better than the remarkable HD 10 will be a hard dac to beat for the price. Dealer disclaimer.
dommo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 04-28-2011 at 02:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete got my HD20 yesterday, enjoying it alot. Very natural sounding. Was concerned as i purchased it without an audition but am more than satisfied.