DAC2 HGC Review - captainj, Gearslutz
DAC2 HGC - "Inspired Me to Just Listen to Music for Hours on End"
"Several years ago I bought a Benchmark DAC1 to replace the built in converters of my RME Multiface II interface. This was a revelation for me as the difference was more than just subtle."
"To my surprise, all of those words that audiophiles & engineers use to describe sound (depth, detail, focus, realism, etc) were even better with the DAC2 when compared to the DAC1."
"I really didn’t want to love the sound of this dac because I was quite content with my DAC1 and am trying not to spend any more $$ on gear!"
"The DAC2 HGC inspired me to just listen to music for hours on end and get lost in sonic bliss - that is a testament to its quality."
- captainj, Gearslutz
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