robshaw
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| Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition Recently added The Benchmark LA-4 with their DAC3 B, to my system, WOW, what an improvement. It almost seems as though, a new audio system was introduced to your ears. Robert TN | |
| Benchmark DAC Thoughts Robert TN my system consists of the following/ Tekton DI speakers, SVS sb 4000 sub, Peachtree AMP 500, Benchmark LA-4 preamp and DAC 3B, Audio lab 6000cdt. I stream Amazon HD music trough a Windows based computer, USB , into my DAC 3, along with... | |
| What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please. Current system, Tekton DI's,SVS sb 4000 sub, Benchmark LA-4 preamp, Their DAC 3 B, Peachtree AMP 500, I stream Amazon HD service through my windows based laptop into my Dac3B to my listening position 15' away via a corded 2.0 cable. Listen mainly... | |
| Zu vs. Tekton? -- your comparisons on price, build, sound Have had the Tekton Double Impacts (upgraded) for 2 years now, 2 channel only. System, Svs SB 4000 sub, Audiolab 6000 transport, Benchmark LA-4 Preamp, and their DAC 3B, powered by Peachtree Amp 500 with Amazon HD service for streaming. Rock an... | |
| Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist? Not Vintage, Little known company in Upstate NY Benchmark LA-4 pre amp. Totally Analog and Balanced, will need a DAC for Digital. 5 Yr warranty, and 30 day free Trial, GREAT Customer service. | |
| Best place to purchase a new Denafrips Pontus II Bought a Benchmark DAC3 B, extemely happy with it. However, I did consider the Pontus 2 quite heavily. It was literally a toss up. Was very nervous about a return if necessary. Has anyone had any issues with their Pontus 2, and had to return them ... | |
| Preamp Opinion Its not cheap and not expensive. It's new though, 5 year warranty, 30 day trial period, SS design from Benchmark Audio in NY All Balanced Benchmark LA-4 line preamp. Stats are incredible and so will your sound be. Take a look, you wont be disappo... | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? I grew up in the suburbs of NY. The station, if I remember correctly was WNEW FM. Allison Steel was referred to as the Night Bird. She came on around 11PM nightly. She had a sultry voice that just drew you in! Her program was so orchestrated th... | |
| Top 3 songs to evaluate a system A lot of GREAT SONGS and choices: not necessarily in this order:Elton John: Funeral for a friendMetallica; Nothing else matters/Fade to BlackAC/DC Thunderstruck | |
| DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point No one mentioned the Benchmark DAC3. They have 3 levels, just a DAC, or one that you can use as a preamp, and another with a headphone amp, different combo, go to the website. 30 day trial period, 5 year warranty. Sounds great in my system. I u... |