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DAC /pre Advise NEEDED urgently
The DacMagic Plus requires 12v DC. The Pangea P100 puts out AC, as is correct for the older DacMagic. A whole new PSU is needed, not just a different cable. I hear one is coming that will be compatible with the DacMagic Plus. 
DAC /pre Advise NEEDED urgently
I have a DacMagic Plus with which I was initially very disappointed. It's performance was much worse than my Benchmark DAC1 -- completely failing to come alive and with a very poor sound stage. It was harsh with a poor perceived frequency balance.... 
Benchmark Media DAC1 -anyone have one?
I've had a Benchmark Media DAC1 for about nine months. I think it's a great product for the price, especially if you're directly connecting it to a power amp, but be aware of some weaknesses. In my system, directly driving a PS Audio HCA-2 with ba...