I have several CD players but I use my Oppo 105D more than the others mainly for the features available via the remote, like volume. Also, it has a solid, competent sound. I bought a Benchmark DAC1 many years ago, but never got around to using it until I bought a pair of Audeze LCD-X, closed back phones. When I hooked up the DAC to my Oppo, I was shocked at how much it improved the sound. I shouldn’t be surprised as the Oppo cost around $1400, and handles nearly every type of disc, while the Benchmark cost $999 and simply converts the digital signal, but does it very well. Forget that crude comparison and just believe me that a good DAC (like Benchmark) will tame that bright sound of your Oppo.