Pre/Dac for active SCM50's

[Scrawp Profile]

I've been running a pair of active 50's for a year with a Cyrus Dac XP Signature as a pre/dac. Sounds great but I can't help feeling that I could do better than the Cyrus. Can anyone suggest a pre/dac, or separate pre and dac, to consider. Max approx £3k.

[MevDinc Profile Website]

I haven't actually heard one yet but I'm seriously considering one myself!

http://www.stereophile.com/content/ta-e ... CdEWK6s.97

Happy New Year.

[MattSPL Profile]

I've just been reading up on the Mytek Brooklyn. Looks good.

[linger63 Profile]

I've been running a pair of active 50's for a year with a Cyrus Dac XP Signature as a pre/dac. Sounds great but I can't help feeling that I could do better than the Cyrus. Can anyone suggest a pre/dac, or separate pre and dac, to consider. Max approx £3k.

I use a Benchmark DAC2 DAC/PRE with my active 70's and am very happy.......
https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/ben ... -converter

It has some handy features for better amp gain matching........(very important for us active ATC boys with non adjustable 1V sensitivity!!!)

FWIW..........You could easily score the very latest, even better specced, DAC3 within your budget!!!!
https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/ben ... -converter

Benchmark offer a few variations which are differently configured (and priced)........E.G.....if you want a Headphone Amp or not......analog inputs or not....etc........and they're all universal voltage capable too!!!

Very highly recommended.......... but I guess your current transports' (?) abilities and personal DSD handling requirements (along with budget)will dictate the likely contenders for you anyway!!!!

Lastly......IME and IMHO I think the right DAC/PRE with a direct XLR connection to your ATC's will offer superior SQ versus separates...
Just my 2c of course......YMMV

Good Luck

[Scrawp Profile]

Thanks for the suggestions. I should have mentioned that I require at least 1 pair of analogue inputs for the pre outs from my av amp.