Over budget a little bit, but I like the idea of HGC if you are doing analog and digital
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gce5-benchmark-dac2-hgc-solid-state
Also I'd really like to see Amir measure the Schiit Freya S and compare to the manufacturer measurements
Schiit is on the schiitlist here, but you still may want to consider the Schiit Saga S.
I had aSagaFreya+ and it blew out one of the XLR channels within the first 2 months.
It's sitting in my closet.
Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. ThanksOver budget a little bit, but I like the idea of HGC if you are doing analog and digital
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gce5-benchmark-dac2-hgc-solid-state
Also I'd really like to see Amir measure the Schiit Freya S and compare to the manufacturer measurements
Wow, that seems like a great deal. I will have to keep my eye on the specials there; I might want one of those too.Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks
That's a good price for a DAC2 HGC. I think you will like it but it has no balance control, if that is important to you.Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks
This has everything i need - i have a turn table and a usb output from a pc i built. Just need a remote control so my lazy ass doesnt have to get up to adjust the volume - i can control my pc from a tablet. So really the dac is a bonus - i was going to add one from jds labs which are also assembled here in the states.That's a good price for a DAC2 HGC. I think you will like it but it has no balance control, if that is important to you.
I thought you were in the market for a pre-amp, though, not a DAC. Or did you score a LA4?
I believe that is for the DAC1 version, yes?Thanks for reminding me about benchmark - i just took a leap and ordered a factory refurbished unit directly from them for 1150$. Have my fingers crossed it works out. Thanks
Yes with remoteI believe that is for the DAC1 version, yes?
https://benchmarkmedia.com/collecti...to-analog-audio-converter-factory-refurbished