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| And opinions/experience w/Parasound ZDAC? It would be interesting to hear the Parasound against the Benchmark Dac1. I haven't heard the Benchmark in years, but I think they are similar. The ZDac is very detailed and clean, almost clinical to my ears. The knock on the Benchmark was that it... | |
| Parasound or Micromega Dac I'm continuing to listen to the Parasound, and, like many products, break in makes a difference. It's opened up, and is extremely clean with lots of information. I've always believed that in lower price products a choice has to be made between det... | |
| Parasound or Micromega Dac Ok. I took the challenge and ordered a MyDac and ZDac to compare. I've only had them for a few days, but here are some initial impressions. YMMV Wow! It's amazing what quality digital you get for under $500 now. The price performance ratio has sur... | |
| Marantz SA8004 is fundamentally musical I would appreciate any thoughts about the sound of the 8004 compared to the 6004 taking sacd out of the equation. What differences do you hear listening to red book on both players? Thanks | |
| Exemplar Modified Oppo 93? Both the 93 and 95 are great players.The 93 has that "see through" sound that John Tucker is noted for. A very musical presentation with lots of detail. I'd put it up against virtually any player, it's a strong performer.But as good as the 93 is, ... | |
| Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1 Either dac would be a great choice. The Benchmark has unbelievable resolution and I've always considered it a great value. But I'm really starting to like the 160D. It may have a touch less resolution, but it sounds more like music to me. There is... | |
| Burson HA160D or Benchmark Dac1 I've had my 160D for a few days and it's very good. My sonic memory isn't the greatest, but I'd give the resolution edge to the Benchmark. There may not be a more resolving dac at anywhere near it's price point. The Burson is also very strong! It ... | |
| Best amp for LSA LS1 Monitors in large room? It might make sensd to stay in the LSA Family, and check out their 150wpc integrated. I think the Standard goes for $3200 list, and it's a great match for LSA's Speakers. | |
| Sennheiser replacement cables Thanks for the info. I just had a chance to briefly listen to the 600s with the Cardas cord. Wow! That is a major league improvement over the stock cord, but it should be for another $150. | |
| dac choice A lot has happened since I posted that question almost a year ago. I needed a dac for a second system and took a fly on the Benchmark. I had heard the product many times, and I've always considered it a great value. But while I loved it's clarity ... | |
| dac choice I think they changed op amps in March of 2006. | |
| Does an integrated DAC/Headphone amp exist? Another vote for the Benchmark Dac 1. You can buy the Sennheiser HD580s for $129 on close out shipped from Amazon and you will have a very nice sound. | |
| DK Design VS.1 Reference mkII - Optimization At the risk of beating a dead horse, John Tucker is now a part of DK/LSA Group. John maintains his interest in Exemplar Audio, but they are completely separate companies.I had a DK MK2, but now have the new statement. If you are considering taking... | |
| What SS Dac , Bel Canto,Benchmark, ????? The more recent Benchmark dacs from about the last 6 months do not have the harshness of older units. I had the Bel Canto Dac in my system some time ago, and while my sonic memory isn't perfect, the Benchmark is much more resolving with lots more ... | |
| dac choice Recently, I was encouraged to listen to a new Benchmark Dac 1. A friend told me that while the company hasn't changed model numbers, newer units sound better. I've put about 300 hours on a new Benchmark, and I'm pleasantly surprised at how good it... |