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Used MF Trivista 21 or Benchmark Dac1?

I'm looking for a new Dac in the $1000 range, and am wondering if it makes sense to go with a slightly older Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 or a Benchmark Dac1 or a PS Audio Digital Link III or a Bel Canto Dac3 (if I decide to spend even more). What's the downside of the Musical Fidelity? My system is all Krell, so I am thinking the tubes in the MF might soften it a little, though I have read the PS Audio Digital Link III may also be a good choice. Any thoughts?
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With your system, if your looking to "soften" the sound, I doubt the Benchmark is the right choice.

The MF or Bel Canto would be better choices I think.

I went through some similar gyrations lately and landed on an mhdt Paradisea and have been very pleased. In your price range, you might consider the mhdt Havana as well.
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