Sent the Benchmark back to Audio Advisor today. I am almost ready to give up and just stick with the Waveterminal itself. I don't know what is inside that little box but it must be pretty special. I just got a great deal on a used Dodson 217 MK II-D DAC (with 218 software and upgraded BNC digital input). We'll see. Does anyone know what kind of D/A is in the Waveterminal? At $159 it has to be considered an absolute bargain.
DACs: Airport Express vs waveterminal vs mini-dac
I know this is impossible to quantify, but with a good stereo system (Cayin TA30 tube integrated amp & Green Mountain Audio Europa speakers), what's the magnitude of difference using the following dacs?
Airport Express (I already have the AX, and can connect it to the integrated amp with RCA's [analog])
Waveterminal U24: computer to USB to waveterminal to amp (waveterminal does the DA conversion)
Inexpensive DAC like ART DIO with waveterminal: computer to USB to waveterminal to ART DIO to amp (ART DIO does DA conversion)
Apogee mini-dac: computer to USB to mini-dac to amp
Other?
What's the best bang for the buck?
Airport Express (I already have the AX, and can connect it to the integrated amp with RCA's [analog])
Waveterminal U24: computer to USB to waveterminal to amp (waveterminal does the DA conversion)
Inexpensive DAC like ART DIO with waveterminal: computer to USB to waveterminal to ART DIO to amp (ART DIO does DA conversion)
Apogee mini-dac: computer to USB to mini-dac to amp
Other?
What's the best bang for the buck?
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