[L01]

Hello Head-Fi,

for something like a year I am working on my PC-jukebox. I even programmed my own jukebox-software which controls foobar of my palm and pocket-pc.

Only problem I was worrying, was the soundcard.... I tried Ap2496, tried 040, ESI Waveterminal... everything was fine, it worked. But somehow, something was missing all the time compared to a CD-player.

Because of that, I bought the Benchmark DAC1... some people here told, that it raises sound to another level and it´s true: my 040 and Benchmark DAC1 sound amazing, detailed, nice, nearly analog, precise and perfect stereo imaging. I love it!

Thank you all very much for recommending it (iron-dreamer, etc.)

cheers
Andreas

 

[Lynn]

Hi,

I have a Benchmark too, and I think it is very nice. What sound card are you using as a source?

Lynn

 

[TrevorNetwork]

I also use a benchmark, although not in a computer-based source. The benchmark is a phenomenal dac.

 

[Edwood]

The bass was kind of thin for my R10's, but that's what EQ's are for.

-Ed

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by L01 Hello Head-Fi, for something like a year I am working on my PC-jukebox. I even programmed my own jukebox-software which controls foobar of my palm and pocket-pc. Only problem I was worrying, was the soundcard.... I tried Ap2496, tried 040, ESI Waveterminal... everything was fine, it worked. But somehow, something was missing all the time compared to a CD-player. Because of that, I bought the Benchmark DAC1... some people here told, that it raises sound to another level and it´s true: my 040 and Benchmark DAC1 sound amazing, detailed, nice, nearly analog, precise and perfect stereo imaging. I love it! Thank you all very much for recommending it (iron-dreamer, etc.) cheers Andreas

Hey, welcome to the club! Another blissful DAC1 ownership experience!