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How do you make a final decision on a DAC
Thank you for your response. to 2psyop   You will love your Double impacts, I have had mine for about 2years, NO regrets what so ever. They offer dynamics, punch, clarity, openness,  precision. It may be a shop area, but, it is my primary listenin... 
Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions?
Very happy with my line amp, LA-4 from Benchmark, SS design. $2599 which includes a very nice remote and a 30 day trial period, made in upstate NY. Rory is the person you will deal with, Top notch company, Nothing to lose. Robert TN  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
Listen to just rock and roll, loudly. Clarity and neutral definition with Impact. One system Tekton DI and other Focal aria 948's    enjoy  
any thoughts?
  I have 2 audio lab 6000cdt's, love them. I use a separate  Benchmark DAC 3B with one, sounds great to me. Reasonable and built like a tank. You'll be happy and actually save some $  Robert TN  
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
Everything is subjective.  Without going into my full system, around 14k. I stream amazon HD (very pleased with price and sound quality) through an outboard Benchmark DAC3B, also using  an impressive Benchmark Line amp LA-4. I listen to just R&... 
Thinking of taking the plunge.
I currently stream via Amazon HD, solely R&R, loudly.  I have a windows based laptop, (2.0 driver installed) USB, to a Benchmark DAC3B, to a Benchmark LA-4 Line amp to an separate amp.. Have a 20' wired connection (2.0 cable) from my DAC to th... 
BIG difference Tidal vs Amazon Music
Have had Amazon HD for over a year now and am VERY HAPPY. I stream only R&R. Old 60's 70's guy etc. I stream using USB from my windows based PC, hardwired directly to an outboard  Benchmark DAC 3B. System just under 14K  Never at a loss for co... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
First off. Listen to solely rock and Roll. Have had for the past 2 years a pair of Tekton Double Impacts, with a SVS SB 4000 sub (sealed) blue tooth adjustment from your seating location for perfect integration, EASY   Peachtree amp 500, Benchmark... 
Why People Like Tekton
I've owned  a pair of upgraded double impacts for 2 years. (pencil gray color) Listen to just R&R, 69 YOA , in a shop area 20'x30  ' tractors, motor cycles etc, no special treatments, Peachtree amp 500, Benchmark LA4 Line amp, Their DAC3B, aud... 
What are your favorite "HOT" songs?
Big fan of ELO   Great song.   FIRE ON HIGH!  
DAC Question: Delta-Sigma vs R2R
Added the Benchmark DAC 3B to my system, (solely listen to R&R fairly loudly) Tekton DI's  Just over 13k system, what a difference, NOT MARGINAL!!!!  Rory,  at Benchmark will spend all the time you need, questions,  etc.  30 day trial period, ... 
Need new headphone setup.
I have a reasonable system that sounds fabulous!!!!! (When not using my speaker based system)   Apple i phone 6S, Amazon HD service, Apple Lightning device, (whole system wired) Through a fiio IEM FH5 and all WIRED into a Fiio BTR5. Can be used B... 
Need help choosing a new DAC
A lot to take in!   I listen to solely R&R, loudly, large room. Current system is Tekton DI's, SVS SB 4000 sub, Audiolab 6000CDT, Benchmark LA-4 Line Amp and a Benchmark DAC3B, Peachtree AMP 500  First and only DAC so far. May try in in a seco... 
Efficient speaker: Zu, Tekton, Volti, Klipsch, Fleetwood?
beauty is in the eye of the beholder as the phrase states: SUBJECTIVE!!! My system consists of: Tekton DI's upgraded, SVS SB 4000 sub, large room 20x30 very high ceiling ( large shop) Stream and CD's, ROCK and ROLL only ,Audiolab 6000 transport, ... 
CDP or Transport and DAC? Recomendations?
Have a Audiolab 6000 cdt with a Benchmark DAC 3B. Very pleased. Opened up everything. CD's have never sounded better. DAC with USB sounds GREAT too. Robert TN  30 days free in home trial, made in USA!  Enjoy  Have their line amp also.