Hopper1553552708 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Need I say more? Well I don't know any more! Absolute magic in a box, my loss is someones gain, grab a bargain! Good condition in original box as pictured. $500.
Hopper1553552708 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Go on, make me an offer I can't refuse! Currently on 'special' new for $999 RRP $1299.
got tinnitus Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Since you asked..... I have the Silver Starlight which is great however I have gone optical with a Chord which is even better. So I have a coax sitting spare myself! I'd only try this upgrade if we were talking $250 (cash, I'm in CHCH). Bit cheeky of me I know but....
Hopper1553552708 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Bit too cheeky . Feel free to try the Gold, I also tried the silver and wasn't too fussed. I am interested in this optical you speak of, I'm in the market for one, can you give me some details. I may go for a swap plus cash (my turn to be cheeky!).
got tinnitus Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I'm using an OptiChord from Chord. $125.00 from Pure HiFi. I could see your cable as coming in handy in the future (Bluray to DAC for when I eventually get a BR) but I just coughed up for a news mains cable! Bad timing....
Hopper1553552708 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 You never know, it may still be here when you are in the market again!
curiousgeorgenz Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 got tinnitus;104423 wrote: I'm using an OptiChord from Chord. $125.00 from Pure HiFi. I assume this is running between MBP and Benchmark Dac-1 HDR. Does the OptiChord have mini-Toslink at one end? Also, where did you buy the Benchmark Dac-1 HDR and how much did it cost?
got tinnitus Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 George, I use USB from the MBook to DAC. This is a nicer sound than optical. I use the Optichord for CD to DAC. Lew Wells imports the Benchmarks. lew_wells@hotmail.com Cost; not cheap. In rough terms you are looking at $3k. Many comment the Benchmark is sterile and dry. This may be the case (system dependancy, cables used and all that) but in my system it sounds awesome and it is a step up from the valve output of my Musical Fidelity CDP. I have all my digital sources plus one analog running through it; it's a super versatile box and I wouldn't be without it. The HDR is my second Benchmark DAC. I bought for both the remote option and USB hook up.
Hopper1553552708 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 Now on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=246865431
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