Sorry to be the downer here, but I have heard the Benchmark on multiple occasions. It is good for the price (less than $1k), but compared to CD players or DACs costing just a little more I think it is outclassed. The idea that the Benchmark competes with things costing much more or is an elite DAC is nonsense. It is just not that good. Sorry, my opinions.
Need dynamic DAC
I'm looking for a dynamic DAC with great imaging. The DAC could be tube or solid state, don't matter as long as it fits the bill. Thanks.