Briefremarks,
First thing to do is go to the Benchmark Wiki and make sure that your server is set up correctly. I use a mac and iTunes, of little use to your foobar/flac. I posted because I did notice a difference in switching to xlr with the Benchmark (I am presently using it 0 db, calibrated into a Bent tvc with the server volume set to max). Prior I used the on board volume at 0 db. The greatest difference for me by using the server vs transport was with PRaT. Digital never made me want to tap my toes/involve me before that.
First thing to do is go to the Benchmark Wiki and make sure that your server is set up correctly. I use a mac and iTunes, of little use to your foobar/flac. I posted because I did notice a difference in switching to xlr with the Benchmark (I am presently using it 0 db, calibrated into a Bent tvc with the server volume set to max). Prior I used the on board volume at 0 db. The greatest difference for me by using the server vs transport was with PRaT. Digital never made me want to tap my toes/involve me before that.