Thank you both for the insight. My main speakers are MBL 111f which are terrific, but pretty hungry. I would probably need two amps. I’m also dabbling in mods and DIY. I have a speaker rig that I use in different configurations. It’s open baffle with a wonderful Voxativ full range driver plus different woofer options. It doesn’t need much power, but a pair of nice light AHB amps would be really good for bi-amping.
I’m with you on the Benchmark DAC, I’ve heard it described as sterile. I am really intrigued by the amps though. If those amps are really that neutral, then it is really the sound of the source and speakers that you’re listening to. I could see saving the money on amps by going with the Benchmarks and putting the difference into a next level DAC (I have a really good vinyl system).
Yyz, interesting DAC suggestions, what speakers are you using? Thanks for the 30 day trial recommendation, I was thinking about that too. I’ll give Rory a call next week.
I’m with you on the Benchmark DAC, I’ve heard it described as sterile. I am really intrigued by the amps though. If those amps are really that neutral, then it is really the sound of the source and speakers that you’re listening to. I could see saving the money on amps by going with the Benchmarks and putting the difference into a next level DAC (I have a really good vinyl system).
Yyz, interesting DAC suggestions, what speakers are you using? Thanks for the 30 day trial recommendation, I was thinking about that too. I’ll give Rory a call next week.