The Benchmark you're using has enough outputs for two amps. Not sure how you have it connected are you using RCA to connect both amps? The NAD C658 and Teac only have one set of balanced XLR and one unbalanced RCA something you need to consider.
Looking for recommendations
I have Revel F228Be speakers, NAD M22 amplifier on low frequencies and a YBA Integre DT
amplifier
on high
frequencies. DAC is a Benchmark DAC2 HGC and the streamer is a Bluesound Node 2i.
I am looking to upgrade the streamer OR sell the Node 2i and DAC2 and replace it with a combined streamer/DAC unit.
I currently use the DAC2 as a preamp.
I've been reading reviews and past discussions on the Lumin U1 Mini, Aurender G1, also on the NAD 658, Teac NT 505, Cambridge XLN V2, and Lumin D2. Others for consideration?
My budget is $2,000 for streamer only or $3,000 for streamer/DAC.
Please help with your thoughts and recommendations on which way to go and why? Thanks!
I am looking to upgrade the streamer OR sell the Node 2i and DAC2 and replace it with a combined streamer/DAC unit.
I currently use the DAC2 as a preamp.
I've been reading reviews and past discussions on the Lumin U1 Mini, Aurender G1, also on the NAD 658, Teac NT 505, Cambridge XLN V2, and Lumin D2. Others for consideration?
My budget is $2,000 for streamer only or $3,000 for streamer/DAC.
Please help with your thoughts and recommendations on which way to go and why? Thanks!
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I had the miniDsp SHD Studio running into a Benchmark DAC since the studio doesn't have a DAC. So it's not an apples to apples comparison but I found the Dirac very helpful with their room correction. Here's a review and measurement of the SHD. https://audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-minidsp-shd-dac-ds... |