Benchmark Dac1 HDR vs Bel Canto 2.5 vs Benchmark Dac2 HGC???

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danz1906
danz1906 Posts: 5,144
edited June 2013 in Going Digital
Hello,

Has anyone compared these two Dacs? I have the Benchmark Dac1 HDR now,and I wonder if the Bel Canto would be an Upgarde or a lateral move? Also, any thoughts on the newer Benchmark DAC2 HGC?

I will be using the Dac as a Pre-amp also,straight to the Amp.

Thanks!
Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2013
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    No info?
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited June 2013
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    Lateral, I have listened to both in the same system---very, very difficult to tell them apart. IIRC, the BM had more connection options.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2013
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    steveinaz wrote: »
    Lateral, I have listened to both in the same system---very, very difficult to tell them apart. IIRC, the BM had more connection options.

    Thanks!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited June 2013
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    You bet, toss a coin on this one--they're both great DAC's.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2013
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    I'm keeping the Dac1 HDR for now,but I see a Dac2 HGC in my near future:wink:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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