In Reply to: Re: ART DI/O at 88.2 KHz rocks vs DAC1 posted by PeAK on August 22, 2006 at 05:12:19:
The Benchmark actually sounds pretty good in my main system. It's not edgy at all. I havent done an A/B comparason between it and the ART yet (maybe I fear to?!!:) )If I have to say anything about the DAC1 in relation to the DI/O it has to be that the DAC1 sounds less distorted/colored. It certainly doesnt sound as if its changing the sound fed it.
The DI/O does put a "spin" (a very pleasant spin I might add) when using it's own clock at 88.2 and it does well when fed a 96 signal. When using an external clock it's good but not astounding.
I agree it's great value and might one day be a classic. Mines only has a upgraded power supply and Vishay Dale resistors approximating a 2V output (its still hot). I have put in Cadras RCA jacks at the back and removed the tube. Otherwise it's fairly stock.
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- Well a few thoughts.......... - navman 06:05:35 08/22/06 (0)