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Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
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Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
Does windows media player need to be in a particular setting? 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
Is there a specific program you can recommend for transmitting a digital file to the DAC while bypassing my sound card? 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
I'm mostly interested in analog inputs in the DAC's so I can have a passive preamp as an alternative to my tube preamp without spending more money. While I'm pretty happy with my Odyssey Candela tube pre, it doesn't sound quite as good for some ge... 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
The Benchmark has analog inputs, but from the little I've managed to read over the past few hours, it seems like the Bel Canto would sound a bit better. 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
Does the Bel Canto lack analog inputs? From what I can tell, this seems to be the case (probably to avoid competing with Bel Canto's preamps). If that's the case, that's a bit of an issue for me. I currently have a tube pre-amp that I'm pretty hap... 
Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3
So the DAC1 and the DAC1 Pre sound similar enough so that any comparisons between the DAC1 and Bel Canto also applies to the DAC1 Pre? 
Should an audio system be left on at all times?
Actually, I asked about both longevity and performance. While some of us may be able to replace a system when it breaks down, I probably will not be able to replace my system with anything comparable for a long time to come. 
Should an audio system be left on at all times?
My system consists of a solid state cdp, solid state amps, and a tube preamp. I usually end up listening to music almost every night when I get home. Is the general consensus that I should keep everything except the tube preamp on at all times due... 
Good speakers for a low budget
She knows little about audio and wanted to replace the cd player to improve the sound of the system which has a really small sound stage and seems to drown out a lot of the high frequencies (female vocals, violins, etc. can barely be heard in the ... 
Good speakers for a low budget
No, she's definitely not an audiophile. I posted the question because I was trying to provide her with suggestions other than Bose which she was actually looking at. Musically, she mostly listens to light rock, new age, pop (generally upbeat with ... 
Good speakers for a low budget
Used was the idea. As far as specifics go, the speaker should be musical (she likes to dance), not too bright, and they should sound relatively good outside their sweet spot (she likes to listen to music while cleaning). Thank you for your suggest...