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Re: Old DACs vs. new ones?

Hi. It is so easy to give you an opinion. How it translates to your system in your environment is another matter. In 15 years there have been quantum leaps of change in D/A conversion. Does your Rowland equipment use input transformers? I know the designer was and maybe still is keen on this approach. Makes sense in todays RF and EMI polluted envirionments. What I was going to say is don't hesitate in trying the Benchmark DAC1. It has generated a lot of ink in the "high end" world which to me matters little. It has generated a lot of heat as to pros and cons on this forum. What got me interested enough to buy one was the chatter coming from the professional world of sound recording and mastering. These guys aren't trying to impress you and aren't in the business of selling magazines or a point of view. I took a chance on trying the thing with the cold and calculated reasoning that if I didn't like it I could turn it around quickly and get my money out of it. My system is totally unlike yours. It is all tube and most of the amps I listen through are SET of a purist type. I listen to all kinds of music from early jazz (1925) to the most modern recordings of Liszt and Scriabin. The DAC1 was thrilling from day one and continues to be. I have had it since about December of 2004. At this point I am glad I have a device that allows me to hear my compact discs more musically than I every imagined. This is my story. Only your ears can tell you yours. May you make a wise decision and be happy with the listening result.


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