Benchmark DAC 3 HGC or RME ADI-2 DAC


I will be buying a new dac, in order to replace my Lavry DA10. I am satisfied with the sound of the Lavry, but it lacks a remote control.
If I do, it will be one of the two mentioned as I am familiar with brands from studio applications. The RME seems like the obvious choice. It has some EQ ability which would be useful to me, reviews about the sound quality compared to everything else are pretty positive, and it's about half the price.

  So which would you choose and why? I'm wondering what I may be missing that might justify the price of the benchmark?
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you sent a text message to my post about the Benchmark Dac3 B.  I stated I was looking to replace my Dac 3B with another DAC. You asked why: My name is Robert, see my post: To answer your question, I love my DAC 3B, have NO issues with it at all. Benchmark company is GREAT and RORY who deals with most if not all customers is GREAT.  I was just thinking of adding it to my second system in my house and replacing it with something else.  Not sure why, just to try another DAC?  hope this helps.

seems like you still dont have the result. yet.

why not just learn the comments in the first few post to order both and test for 1 week. then leave the one you like.

 

but from above post that i can see the benchmark D3 get problem---maybe minor but will be very anoying issue some day on the volumn control.

 

dont forget to leave your comparison result and final dac you choose here. lol thank