Benchmark DAC-1 and Musical Fideltiy X-DACv3 comparisons?

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Digital Sources
Submitted by philip on

Greetings!

So my first post is under-way...

I've been doing quite a lot of research and my selection for a stand-alone DAC has come down to just the above two DACs. I already have a MF X-10v3 tube output buffer stage and quite like the sound of it. Just want to improve the sound upstream. I'm currently using a Benhringer DEQ2496 as a DAC.

Anyone had experience with both DACs? Which has a more musical mid-range, nicer mid-bass, airy-highs (not a high priority) and stronger dynamics? I've read a lot of reviews but any fresh comments would help a lot. Thanks!

Philips turntable

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Analog Sources
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

I recently upgraded my very out-of-date Philips Electronic 312 with a Pro-ject 1.2 I purchased on E-bay. My question is; Is this Philips worth anything or should I just through in the trash? The dust cover is all cracked up and the back panel is missing, but it plays fine.

Thank you for your advice.

Graphic Equalizer when listening to CD's

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Tweaks 'n' Tips
Submitted by chilpotle on

I have some Mid to High-end equipment. Parasound Halo P3 Preamp/CAL Audio Labs CL-15 CD Player/2 Parasound HCA 1200 amps (Mono)/Apogee Centaur Major Speakers. I was thinking of adding a Graphic Equalizer. I guess my question is: Should I do this or am I going to mess up the sound of my system? I feel I am missing something or maybe my hearing is going the older I get.

speaker placement

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Room Tuning & Acoustics
Submitted by papaned on

I found that speaker positioning was the most single significant factor in room sound. Once proper location was established from the walls, TOE-IN had a huge effect on soundstage and clarity. For many years, I listened to my system with inadequate toe-in. Sam Tellig's recent speaker review clued me in, and once I aimed the speakers at me-WOW !!

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