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tane0019 wrote: Hi, Any good recommendation & choice ? Budget wise around US$500-600. If you can do without xlr how ...

**mjcmt** · **10-31-11, 06:22 PM**

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tane0019 wrote:

Hi,

Any good recommendation & choice ?

Budget wise around US$500-600.

If you can do without xlr how about this killer tube dac/pre from grant fidelity in canada. My friend has the predecessor Dac9 and its super.

http://shop.grantfidelity.com/Grant-...Converter.html

**tane0019** · **10-31-11, 08:29 PM**

Going to HK this weekend.

[This item is stocked by our Hong Kong logistics partner "Audio For Less Limited"]

Can't seem to find this company HK address from the net.
Intend to take a look at the product before purchase.
Maybe even can hand carry back home & save on the freight cost.

Any one here can help ?

**HionHiFi** · **11-07-11, 12:14 PM**

If your open to used items (didn't see in the post where used was off the table), the Benchmark DAC1 is a nice unit. Headphone amp, well received D/A Converter and can be found on the used market for $600 at times. I sold one in the past 3 months for $650 shipped. I'm a bit biased however, I own a Benchmark DAC1 HDR. For my needs it's as source accurate as they come.