Benchmark's DAC1 family of D/A converters have been the reference to which other converters have been compared. It is rare to find a converter review that does not draw comparisons to the DAC1. The DAC1 has been the best-selling 2-channel reference-quality converter and is in daily use at many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. DAC1 converters are also enjoyed by thousands of audiophiles.

The DAC2 is Benchmark's new 2-channel D/A converter.  The DAC2 converter has lower noise, lower distortion, and improved accuracy when compared to Benchmark's outstanding DAC1 converter.  The DAC1 has become 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. Four balanced 32-bit D/A converter are summed together for each balanced output. The performance of the DAC2 exceeds the measurement limits of today's state-of-the art test equipment.

Amplifiers

Benchmark DAC1 and DAC2 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers an 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).

Sonically Neutral

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. 

Features:

• Sample Rate Display
• Word Length Display
• More Digital Inputs (5 total)
• More Analog Inputs (2 total)
• More Analog Outputs (3 total)
• Digital Pass Through
• Native DSD Conversion
• Polarity Switch
• Asynchronous USB 2.0
• Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1
• Home Theater Bypass
• Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger
• Power Switch
• Low Power Consumption
• New Benchmark Technologies

Hybrid Gain Control

• High-Headroom DSP
• UltraLock2™ Jitter Attenuation System
• Quad 32-bit balanced D/A Conversion System
• Multi-Mode Asynchronous USB Audio System
• Distributed Power Regulation

Free 3-Year Warranty

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Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.