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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,
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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The posters who say that is not the case have gone to the time, trouble and expense of upgrading cables.

You are quite correct I did not go to all this time, trouble and expense. It would also appear to be the case according to a Benchmark Engineer's posts too. I apologise for the sarcasm - it wasn't necessary at all - I should have simply provided the link to Benchmark's own statements about their own product and left it that.

Sorry guys - I owe all all three of you an apology.
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Apology accepted, and I appreciate your taking the time to post.

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