What DAC to use with a Sony XA7ES

Bigkidz,
I wanted to send you a e-mail and once again this Audiogon system will not allow it to go through? dadt531@aol.com
Dave

Bigkidz,
Do you have the XA7ES, or have had and have found the 2 Dac's mentioned above to be best suited for this player?
Any comments on the Benchmark?
Dave

Audphile 1,
I am using Signal Cable for my speaker cables and Acoustic Zen Matric Ref. MKll rca's. for interconnects. In the last couple days I have been wondering if it's not the speaker cables.

I want to thank all of you for your input. I have decided to buy a Dodson 217 MKll up graded to the 218. I bought this late last night on Audiogon.
Once I get this in place I will then look for better speaker cables then what I have now. I think either in the Audience line or HT Pro 9 Plus. I had the Pro 9 Plus a couple years ago and was very impressed. I then moved onto Harmonix. The only difference I could hear between the 2 was the low end was deeper and tigher with the Harmonix.
Should be some difference at 2 1/2 times the cost.
Thanks again fellows for you help, it is appreciated.
Dave

TVAD,

I agree 110 percent on the cables. The Integrated only accepts Bare Wire and I am gun shy on buying a pair of $$$
Cables and having to cut the termination off. If it comes down to just being a cable issue I would do it in a minute.
I got get a pair of DH Labs and at least try.
Thanks again for your input.
Dave
dadt531@aol.com

Tvad,
I will do that, I am not familiar with the MAS but will check that out. When I had my last system ( love to change ) I used Harmonix though out. Prior to that I used many others but another I preferred was the HT Pro 9 Plus.
Dave

Lak,

I should have known, you have more extra gear, cables, interconnects, speakers, etc then any 3 audio stores I know of. I will touch base with you.
Thanks,
Dave