Upgrade from Benchmark Dac?

The power cord alone! Will greatly change the sound

of the Benchmark. A cheap generic power cord will deliver,

that "metallic" sound, I know because I tried it.

I tried 5 different High End power cords, and each one had

it's own sonic signature.

Mine sounds awesome, and I when I listen, upgrading,

is the LAST thing on my mind.

You have to fiddle with it, to realize it's Best Sound.

Once you do, IMHO, the Benchmark is ALL the music I need.

Different is not always better. Just different.

We All hear different, so get what makes you forget about

upgrading.

The Benchmark is not for everyone, some people do not want

to hear the extreme detail that the Dac-1 presents.

But if you want to hear music, as it was recorded, the

Dac-1 will deliver every iota of the Recording. But it

takes time to find the best power cord for You, and the

rest of the connections are equally fussy, but well worth

it, once you get that Synergy between each component. Like

a metamorphosis occurs.The goosebump effect.

Love Your Music!

I now use the PS Audio XStream Plus SC power cord(Blue)to

the Benchmark.

Which is plugged into a PS Audio Duet with a PS Audio

XStream Statement(Red) SC to the wall.

Audio Alchemy Data Stream Transmitter/Receiver Digital

Connections with the largest A.A. Power Transformer. Then

I use the B.N.C. inputs and output via. XLR Balanced

with PS Audio XStream Audio XLR's.

Oh, and just another tip from old Pops,they(Benchmark)

say take the cheapest transport, and you are set.

Maybe...

But how about using a rock solid killer transport, with

the Dac-1? Worthwhile? You bet Your last paycheck!

That is where the Sony XA7ES comes in. Instant Synergy!

The $7k Ayon CD-3 implements a Sony Transport,$25K Lindemann

822SACD Player uses a Sony Transport,as does the 800S at $15k.

There are many more, the point is, the Transport does

make a difference. Especially with the Benchmark Dac-1.

I have owned 2 Dac-1's so I am now very familiar with,

some of it's likes, and dislikes.