Can anyone comment on how Dacmagic/CA740cDac compares to Bencmark DAC1 which is also described as Clinical but precise? As Dacmacic/ CA 740c has been described as brittle at the top end and recessed in the mids, this would be a useful comparison to get a handle on the actual S.Q.

"This is very promising since the PS audio is in the same category price wise as the Lavry and Benchmark. The PS audio is modded alot by various USA companies to sound better of what i have read. The rus andrews looks like a re packaged stello100." Originally Posted by dingwall View Post "I...

Can anyone comment on how the Dacmacic compares to a good reference Dac such as Benchmark Dac 1, that would give a much better idea than the likes of the what hi Fi review which only compared it to low end cheap Dacs which tells us nothing especially as dacmagic is being hyped as a giantkiller-...

I am interested from what I have read on these forums in; Stello da-100 signature, Northstar 192, MHDT Havana for use with Grado gs10000/Musical Fidelity X-CanV8 and possibly adding Trafomatic Head One amp( for use in both rigs). Main system is Anthem Pre2l/Pass Labs Aleph3 and Jamo Concert 11...

I am interested in Stello to use with my Grado gs1000 and x-canv8, also with Anthem pre2l tube preamp, Pass labs Aleph 3 power amp and Jamo Concert 11Speakers with Arcam 9 CD, Sony jb940 24bit minidisc and Computer(I convert everything to WAV through Sony Soundforge and output through Edirol...

Good to hear that you got your Head One - how does it sound with gs1000? I bought Musical Fidelity X-Can v8 as MF are only 7km from where I live in London - The v8 sounds wonderful with my gs1000's and good value for money at £324. I am still interested in Head one as I need another amp for my...

Piotr from Hi end Studio in poland gave me this link yesterday on the phone, and quoted me £700 delivered to London if I transfer funds upfront into a U.K. bank account. I am waiting for Kees impressions with gs1000 when he gets his head One, also considering X-can v8 for my gs1000's link...

Quote: Originally Posted by MONVMENTVM I think I'll give the Trafomatic Experience Head One or the Woo 6 a run and meanwhile I'm looking for an apropriate DAC . I have recently (10 days ago) bought Grado GS1000 after extensive research and demos of various Headphones here in...