> My uninformed guess is that replacing a SB2's dac > with a mid-fi standalone DAC is not worthwhile, the SB2 parts are > quality and Sean &co are smart. My slightly more informed opinion is that Pat's right. My M-Audio 2496 SuperDAC (if that qualifies as mid-fi) was a significant improvement over the SB1's internal DAC (to my ears of course) but the SB2 sounds much better using the internal DAC compared with using the M-Audio. There's a fair chance that the Benchmark will outperform the SB2 (it should, if price is remotely related to sound quality) but it would be interesting to know where the cross-over point is on the external DAC price continuum.
A thought occurs [lightbulb: on]. Have Slim Devices given any thought to equipping the SB2 with a digital input? Given that the internal DAC appears to be a minor miracle at it's price point (maybe not so minor), it might be nice to use it for the benefit of other kit located nearby. -- Fifer _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
