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Benchmark DAC2 DX - Black

Reference stereo preamplifier, PCM and DSD D/A converter- black
MFR# 500-15300-500

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Product Description

The Benchmark DAC2 DX is Benchmark's newest 2-channel D/A converter. When compared to the legendary DAC1, the DAC2 has lower noise, lower distortion, and improved accuracy. The DAC1 became a reference standard in many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. The DAC2 defines a new reference.

DAC2 converters deliver outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. They employ an advanced high-headroom digital filter design, and a new high-sample-rate Asynchronous USB Audio interface. All inputs are fully isolated from interface jitter by Benchmark's new UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation system.

Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. Three balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form the main output bus. Two channels are reserved for the auxiliary RCA output bus.

DSD (in DoP 1.1 format) is automatically detected on USB, coaxial, and XLR digital inputs. The system seamlessly switches between native DSD and native PCM conversion. DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources.

Benchmark DAC1 and DAC2 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and powered speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). The sonic importance of these attenuators cannot be overemphasized. Proper gain matching between the DAC/preamplifier and the power amplifier is essential for achieving peak system performance. The attenuators allow precise matching to all amplifiers and powered monitors.

All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. DAC2 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. In home applications, the DAC2 delivers the sonic signature that was created in the recording studio.

Features:

  • Dual analog output buses
  • XLR AES digital input
  • 12V trigger I/O
  • Improved DIM and MUTE functions
  • Reference-Quality Studio Monitoring
  • Sound-Card Elimination for Computer Audio
  • Stand-Alone Headphone Amplifier for Digital Sources
  • USB to SPDIF Transfer Device
  • Audio Output Device for Music and Video Servers
  • Home Hi-Fi Playback from Digital Sources
  • Audio Output Device for TV and Home Theater Systems

More Information

Condition New
Width 9.5 in
Depth 8.5 in
Height 1.7 in
Unit Weight 3 lb
Chassis Desktop
Channels Dual-Channel
Digital Inputs 4
Analog Inputs 4
Input Connectors Digital Coaxial, Optical, RCA
Digital Outputs N/A
Analog Outputs 6
Output Connectors RCA, Analog XLR
Computer Connection USB
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz

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