Personally, I like Benchmark DAC1 married with ATC actives. The thin sound of the DAC1 in the lower mids (compared to other digital sources) seem to mate well with ATC's. Detail is accentuated without any digital "harshness" although subjectively it makes the ATC's sound closer to horns.
Actually, I am surprised not to see more suggestions from the SET or OTL's + Horns camp....although Albert seems to be thinking horns.
Actually, I am surprised not to see more suggestions from the SET or OTL's + Horns camp....although Albert seems to be thinking horns.