Benchmark Dac1 HDR vs Bel Canto 2.5????

I had the DAC1Pre and moved from that to a DAC3.5. I found that move to be an upgrade. I think the DAC2.5 is similar to the basic DAC3.5 with the LNS power supply.

The Benchmark was clinical sounding and sterile compared to the Benchmark which sounded fuller without any loss in detail.

I then upgraded the DAC3.5 with the VBS and then upgraded the 3.5 to MkII, and also had the REF power cables.

The Dac1 HDR is not as sterile as the Dac pre. Are you running
your Bel Canto straight to your amp or with a Pre-amp?

Also, what is the difference in sound between the 3.5 w/LNS power supply compare to the VBS MK2 supply?

The HDR is fundamentally the same as the DAC1 Pre, just with a remote controlled volume pot.

I preferred the DAC3.5 via the Pre3 but with the 3.5MkII, I preferred that direct.

3.5 with LNS has a higher noise floor vs 3.5 with VBS.