Benchmark DAC3 B Digital to Analog Audio Converter

Benchmark DAC3 B Digital to Analog Audio Converter - Benchmark

NATIVE DSD CONVERSION
All digital inputs on the DAC3 support native PCM or DSD conversion. From any input, DSD is transported with bit accuracy over DoP 1.1. DSD and PCM are both natively converted to analog. There are no DSD to PCM or PCM to DSD conversions to compromise the quality of the music.

DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO POWER AMPLIFIERS
The DAC3 is designed to directly drive power amplifiers and 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). This unique feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasised. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved.

SONICALLY-NEUTRAL STUDIO MONITORING
All Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add "euphonic" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible.

STEP INTO THE STUDIO
When Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended.

Features:

• UltraLock3™ Jitter Attenuation System
• Quad 32-bit balanced D/A Conversion System
• High-Headroom DSP
• Harmonic Compensation
• Sample Rate Display
• Word Length Display
• Direct DSD D/A Conversion
• Bi-Directional 12V Trigger
• Power Switch with Auto-On Function
• 5 Digital Inputs
• 2 Stereo Analog Outputs (1 RCA, 1 XLR)
• Digital Pass Through
• Native DSD Conversion
• Control-lock Switch
• Asynchronous 192kHz USB Audio 2.0
• Driverless Asynchronous USB 1.1
• Bi-Directional 12 Volt Trigger
• Power Switch
• Low Power Consumption
• ES9028PRO Converter

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