My thoughts exactly. I have a Bryston BP25MC preamp. At this point, upon further online perusal, I am currently sold on the Benchmark DAC1. I am, however, pondering waiting for a Bryston outboard DAC, based on the wonderful reviews of their preamps or integrated amps with their integrated DAC. Sadly, I'd guess a 6 month wait, while they concentrate on their new (waste of time) CD player (see my post at the AudioCircle Bryston/PMC owners board recently -- same moniker).
Technically, I can wait. Based on my post, and other online reviews, I don't think the TP would be my cup of tea. I still need to add more hard drive capacity to my PC to rip my CD collection, so I can occupy myself with this for several months (years...). What is driving me nuts currently is that the SB3 currently is not at a "hey, buddies, listen to this..." level in my system. Unlike my current vinyl rig, or my old Sony ES (5 - 10 disc) changers. (Yes, I said "CD changers" in an audiophile forum). My current condundrum is get the Benchmark DAC or wait for the Bryston. I don't need the pre-amp or headphone features of the Benchmark, because I need to use the Bryston BP25MC preamp for my vinyl rig. If I didn't respect Bryston gear so much, I would order the Benchmark ASAP. I see that the Benchmark has configurable balanced outs (0 - 30 db), which the BP25MC accepts. Sheesh. An itchy trigger finger may win out. I should probably contact James Tanner at Bryston to see what the configurations and pricing might be on an ouboard DAC. If I can use their DAC with my current BP25MC MPS-1 power supply, then I might wait. If I need to upgrade to their new (pricey) power supply like they use in their BP26/DA/MC preamp, well, then Benchmark here I come. FYI/apologies to the forum: I was not trying to offend anyone, really. My speakers are active studio monitors equivalent of ATC/PMC high end studio designs, plus my hearing preferences bias toward upper frequency clarity and speed.(See MKProfessional.com for more info on my active monitors and subwoofer). I don't know it all, I just know what I like. -- desertrat58 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ desertrat58's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9431 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31533 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
