I have a Benchmark DAC2 HGC and NAD M51 on evaluation right now. I'm running both straight into my ATC P1 power amp with no problems. The DAC2 also allows you to change the padding on the XLR outputs for best S/N ratio. I'm still evaluating which sounds better -- they are quite different, but I have absolutely no interest in getting a dedicated preamp.
At the end of the day, you have to try things out with your gear and let your taste prevail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ alec_cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48527 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97595 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
