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DAC1 or DAC1 USB?

I have decided to try out the DAC1 in my system. Does anyone have any experience with both versions of the DAC1? I have been told by Benchmark that a few things were changed from DAC1 to DAC1 USB but I find it hard to justify a 30% increase in price especially when I do not plan on actully using the USB option at least for now. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

My very modest setup:

NAD (5 disc changer)
Stratos Amp
Harbeth 7ES II Speakers
Rotel 1055 (used as peamp, looking to use the DAC1 as a pre and dac)
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chenc
23 posts
 
The USB is connected to a computer of course. And the same album (ripped lossless into the HD) was used to compare.
chenc
23 posts
 
INTO A DAC1 of course. Come on, guys. Are you messing with me? So far the only DAC mentioned here is the DAC1 and its USB version.
chenc
23 posts
 
It just occurred to me I did not put "the" in front of "usb and coax" that might be the reason for losing you.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Thats cool.Its just so system dependent its hard to say.Good luck,bob
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