Benchmark VS Mark levinson 36 DAC ?????????

ML 36 doesn't support anything other than red book (i.e. no 24/96K hi res). Don't know if it is important to you.

Digital technology has been improving greatly over the past few years. I think for the price of an used ML 36, there are many excellent modern DACs which offer more features and better sounding.

I belive ML36 accepts all files up to 24/48.

If decide on a Benchmark DAC 1, I highly recommend the Parts Connexion (PCX) XLR or RCA mod.

In my system, after the XLR mod it's competitive with DAC 4X the price.

I agree with Knghifi...I have the Parts Connexion RCA mod, and found it to be a legitimate leaps and bounds improvement over stock.

Actually stock Benchmark is not very good. I heard it in a system I'm familiar with and was very surprise after reading all the raving accolades. After the PCX mod it was a HUGE improvement and I ended purchasing one.