Matrix Mini i v2 out and Benchmark HDR in

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Upsamplers, DACs, jitter, shakes and analogue withdrawals, this is it.

So I sold my Matrix Mini i v2 and bought a Benchmark HDR. I really wanted more SPDIF connections as well as the possibility to raise the bar on performance. I've read and heard continuous good things about the Benchmark for a long time.........and the price was too nice to turn down. Essentially, selling both the Mini i and my M-stage put me in close shouting distance of the Benchmark making it a no brainer. Also, it has an analog in, which added to the attraction.

One area where this DA stomps all over the Matrix is its headphone section, which is very detailed, dynamic and extended. It might be all the headphone amp one needs. Listening to it through my HiFiman 400's and Audible Illusions 3A is special and gives an exciting sonic picture. I still believe my Melos SHA1 offers a more organic sound but I am really liking what this headphone amp offers. With vinyl it really shines by providing a quick execution of transients.

As a DA it has worked well in both SPDIF and USB mode. It plays the resolution card a bit better than the Matrix. I haven't really put enough time into it to report on what else it does other than saying I'm not missing the Matrix, which is saying a lot because the Matrix offers plenty for very little. On a whole it is safe to say that this is a better DA......how much better only more time will tell.

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Topic - Matrix Mini i v2 out and Benchmark HDR in - raya 19:04:55 06/10/15 (4)

At more than 4 times the (list) price - it better be walking all over Matrix. - carcass93 09:06:22 06/11/15 (3)

RE: At more than 4 times the (list) price - it better be walking all over Matrix. - flood2 17:00:19 06/14/15 (1)

RE: At more than 4 times the (list) price - it better be walking all over Matrix. - raya 06:18:08 06/26/15 (0)

RE: At more than 4 times the (list) price - it better be walking all over Matrix. - raya 19:54:09 06/11/15 (0)

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