Originally Posted by infinitesymphony
Whoa... So, only $3,485 for the ultimate 5.1-channel DAC1 experience.
Well... maybe, but how are you going to change the volume ?
For ULTIMATE quality from such a 3xDAC1 setup, you can't use software to change the levels or you'll be tossing out bits (and some of your "resolution"). How can you implement the analog-domain output control, and have all six channels track together - without introducing another six-ganged volume pot between the DAC1 analog outs and your amplifiers ?
Can you imagine the grief using some Rube-Goldberg-esque arrangement to turn 3 DAC1 knobs in sync ? Sure... a custom
Benchmark DAC-Racque to triangulate the controls just right, so the flywheel buffered MasterKnob (actuated by remote controlled step motor) adjusts each sprocket-modified DAC1 volume control via precisely tensioned, non-magnetic carbon fibre chain-link belts.
Laughable indeed... straight out of Charles Rodriguez... but just in case, I'm off to the Patent Office !
Cheers,
Grant