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Mac mini server sends music, stored in ALAC format, using Itunes, to Airport Express across the room. Airport Express feeds Benchmark DAC3 HGC connected directly by 0.5m XLR IC to Benchmark AHB2 power amp. Hyperion Speakers are biwired in "shotgun" fashion. Power cables are extremely short (less than foot) made of Belden 83803 (12ga Teflon) and Wattgate plugs. All components are plugged into Furman Elite 20PFi power conditioner. I
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    • Apple MacMini+AirportExpress
    Wireless music server with 1TB firewire drive and 1TB backup. Files in Apple Lossless
    • Benchmark DAC3 HGC
    Connected to AirportExpress, DVD player, HDTV
    • Acoustic Zen Absolute
    0.5m XLR
    • Benchmark AHB2
    100W@8ohm, 190W@4ohm, 240W@3ohm
    29A into 1ohm, both channels driven
    S/N: 132dB
    • Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun
    7' Biwired Mid/Tweet + Woofer
    • Hyperion HPS-938
    3-way, 30Hz-22kHz, 2 cabinet (Wilson Puppy like) design

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Hi Kijanki.

What do you think of the newest Benchmark DAC 2 line?

I've dabbled with the idea of trying the pre/DAC/headphone amp model in my second system, just for fun and take a stab at the latest and greatest high performance, good value, DAC techology, but haven't quite gotten myself to pull the trigger yet. I find with computers and digital in general, the longer one waits, the more performance returns you get for the investment.

mapman