It’s a very good unit and the price is best I have seen. Just be sure for that price that there are no issues of concern.
Benchmark DAC2 HGC as compared to current DACs
There is a used Benchmark DAC2 HGC for sale near me for $500. I am still at the "WiiM Ultra" level of streaming/DACs and looking to upgrade. Recognizing this is a MUCH older unit, how would it compare, sound wise, to what I have OR other current DACs, lets say in the $500 - $1k range (NEW OR USED).
Also, reading Stereophile's review, I noted:
"If you play only 24-bit/96kHz files via USB, no extra drivers are needed. To play DSD or 192kHz files, a downloadable driver is provided for Windows computers, and the DAC2 must be set to USB 2.0 mode."
I would not be running this via a computer, so I am reading that I cannot get the "needed driver" to play 192kHz files. Is that correct?
For addl context, would likely be playing this via a NAD C375BEE to either Thiel CS1.6 or Monitor Audio GS20 speakers.
Thanks!!
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@cfarrow thanks - will check it out and maybe get it today! |
Send me a DM if you want to discuss my streamer. With regards to the 192 issues on the DAC2 I do not remember what I did 10 years ago on this. However, the easiest way to figure this out is send Rory an email.
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