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Should I go to a Benchmark DAC1 pre in my system?

The magazine reviews rave about this device. Absolute Sound calls it revolutionary and says it compares very favorably to high end DCS equipment, which I've heard and liked.

How does it stack up against the competition as a pre-amp for both digital and analogue sources and as a DAC?

I believe I could run my Denon CD as a transport and my Roku Soundbridge directly into it, and add a phono-pre and connect my turntable as well. That would cover 99% of my current listening sources. I could also add a music server later via USB when ready.

Should I do it?
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cjnolan
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And they back it up with a 30 day no question's asked guarantee. Buy direct. Try it. If you're like me, you'll keep it. I have the USB version connected to my MacMini media server (1300 cds) in lossless digital format, along with a couple dozen vinyl records in 24/96 format.

It's easy to get all hung up on specs, I say try it.

BTW, mine is connected into a BAT VK-300xSE via balanced cables. MacMini feeds Dac1 via USB. DVD player feeds Dac1 via COAX.
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