Will Benchmark DAC 1 improve Karik?

If anybody would like to make a prediction on whether or not the Benchmark DAC 1 will outperform my standalone Linn Karik (ca 1996), please let me know. I'm seriously considering this "upgrade".

thanks,
Alcides

alcides09-16-2004 10:13pm

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markanthony Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 09-17-2004 at 12:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, the DAC 1 certainly improved my Karik III (ca1997)....I recently purchased a Linn Ikemi and this is superior imo to the DAC1 +Karik III.
alcides OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 09-17-2004 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks markanthony. Worth the money then?
markanthony Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 09-17-2004 at 11:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definetly worth the money , not only is it a great dac but also a very good pre-amp, if digital is your only source you can connect it directly to your power amp . The headphone section is also very good , I believe it slightly outperforms my Emmeline XP7 dedicated head amp
alcides OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 09-18-2004 at 07:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks again Markanthony. I'll be receiving it on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes.

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