In Reply to: Benchmark DAC1 and Oppo posted by SCWiz on January 2, 2007 at 10:18:10:
I use an Oppo Digital DV970HD connected to a Channel Islands Audio VDA-2 DAC with the Channel Islands Audio VAC-1 power supply. Tried the Benchmark DAC-1 and liked the Channel Islands combo better. No harshness or glare with the highs, very analog-like, more so than the Benchmark which sounded very good to begin with. For Christmas, I received a Musical Fidelity tube buffer which took the Channel Islands, Oppo Digital combo even to a higher level. Having a high quality DAC on board helps my Oppo have the sense of depth, decay and detail which was lacking in stock form. You may also want to try upgrading the stock power cord using an IEC connector/adaptor. Just doing this alone helped increase bass definition and detail for the Oppo.
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- Re: Benchmark DAC1 and Oppo - slbenz 20:14:23 01/02/07 (4)
- Re: Benchmark DAC1 and Oppo - joperfi 12:43:59 01/03/07 (2)
- Re: Benchmark DAC1 and Oppo - slbenz 13:06:44 01/03/07 (1)
- Got it - Thanks! nt - joperfi 15:29:57 01/03/07 (0)
- Re: Benchmark DAC1 and Oppo - SCWiz 06:27:19 01/03/07 (0)