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Benchmark DAC-1, Lavry DA10, Altmann Attraction

Has anyone had a chance to compare any of these 3 DACs?
My understanding based on comments in various forums is that in general Benchmark DAC-1 sounds very detailed, but in some systems may be too thin, with decent but not the best dynamics and soundstage.
Lavry on the other hand sounds more “musical” as compared to Benchmark (whatever that means, could not find much info on its presentation).
Where does Altmann Attraction fall in this picture?
Is it indeed so much better than any of the two mentioned, and are those few reviews justified?
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shadorne
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Cerrot, Mb9061, and Mjcmt,

I suggest you report your findings to Benchmark engineer Elias Gwinn. You will need more than anecdotal evidence though, as everyone knows the power of suggestion or the "placebo" effect.

The people that designed and built the DAC1 do not believe a mere change of power cord should make a difference. If what you say is true and you can prove it then they are wrong. (although it is possible that your power cord is helping something else in the audio chain other than the DAC1 - even if it is connected to the DAC1)
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Shadorne,
I've read you condescending posts before. You don't know everything and others have had have had different experiences than yours.
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shadorne
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Shadorne,
I've read you condescending posts before. You don't know everything and others have had have had different experiences than yours.

Just trying to help. In the past, I have also been fooled into buying expensive items that actually did nothing. I understand the emotion. No hard feelings.
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Shadorne,
Sorry about my defensive response. Thanx.
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I haven't been fooled into anything and I'm not reporting anything to benchmark engineers, nor do I appreciate your sarcastic remark. I know what I hear. I was merely reporting it. There are many posts which call the Benchmark analytical and steril. There are also as many saying that's not the case. The posters who say that is not the case have gone to the time, trouble and expense of upgrading cables.
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