svtcontour;436598 Wrote: > Hi guys. I used my SB3 for quite some time and then wondered what it > might be like with an external DAC. Didnt have much $$ so I purchased a > used Musical Fidelity X-DAC and later a mint MSB Daclink III. I found > the MSB to be better and I've > been happy with it so far but I wonder now if there is much more to be > gained by going with a newer DAC in terms of resolution. > > Rest of my system is a Threshold SA3 amp and a Soundcraftsmen > Pro-Control 3 preamp and Usher S520 bookshelfs. I know the > Soundcraftsmen is probably out of place but its IMO it was better than > the other preamps I tried (Rotel RB870BX, Bryston BP20 and Perraux SA3). > I recently built my own speakers which I prefer over the Ushers and its > based on a pair of Vifa 6.5" and Vifa 1" > > Thanks in advance guys.
I've never actually used the analog output of the SB3, so I can't say how good or bad it is. I already have a Benchmark DAC1 before I purchased my Sueezebox and I can tell you I a very happy with how it sounds. Also, since Benchmark has been releasing a variety of never versions of the DAC1 incorporating things like USWB2 imput( you don't need it w a Sqeezebox), and analog imputs to make the thing a pre anp, there are any number of pre-owned DAC1's on Ebay. One in good condition can probably be had for $600 USD, and should really sound great when paired with a Duet or a Squeezebox. -- Phoenix Media Room: VPI HW-19MK4,Cardas Heart Ruby, Fidelity Research Fr64s tonearm;SB3, Tact RCS 2.0, Benchmark Dac1; Audible Illusions Mk3; Two Bel 1001's Bridged; Aerial Accoustice 10ts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phoenix's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30484 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65069 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
