Benchmark Media DAC1S 2-Channel D To A Converter description:
The Benchmark Audio DAC1 is a two-channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz Digital-to-Analog audio converter; essential equipment for mastering studios, high quality recording studios, high-end home audio systems, or anywhere un-colored digital playback is demanded.
The Benchmark Audio DAC1 is perhaps one of the more significant recent advances in digital audio conversion technology. It provides some of the finest analog conversion through 192-kHz and all sample rates playback with a 52-kHz analog bandwidth. The performance of the DAC1 is unrivaled. THD+N is an astonishing low -106 dB (0.0005%) measured at 0 dBFS, at any playback frequency, at any sample rate, with any degree of input jitter, and it just gets better from there.
Jitter free UltraLock technology is used in the Benchmark Audio DAC1. On the test bench, or at the end of 1000' of cable, the performance of the Benchmark Audio DAC1 remains the same. Additional features include auto-processing of pre-emphasized digital audio and our latest HPA-2 headphone amplifier technology. This technology features distortion levels of 0.0003% under load. The audio output levels may be controlled from the front panel by the same gain control that feeds the headphone amplifier or it may be preset to a precise level with multi-turn trims. The preset gain range is +10 dBu to +29 dBu at 0 dBFS.
The Benchmark Audio DAC1 - Winner of a PAR Excellence Award at the 2002 AES Convention, the Reviewers Pick Award from Pro Audio Review, and nominated for a Mix Magazine TEC Award.
The Benchmark Audio DAC1 main features include:
- 2-channel, 24bit, 192-kHz D-to-A conversion
- All sample rates playback with a 55-kHz analog bandwidth
- THD+N = -106 dB (0.0005%) measured at -0 dBFS, any sample rate, any test frequency, with any degree of input jitter!
- 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio @55 kHz, A weighted
- AES/EBU (XLR & Coax) and S/PDIF (XLR, Coax, & Toslink) inputs
- Digital input source-selection switch
- Balanced, low-Z XLR outputs
- +29 dBu output level capability
- Unbalanced RCA outputs
- Variable or preset output level controls, switch selectable
- Direct connection to powered monitors
- Built-in Benchmark HPA-2, a high-output, ultra-clean headphone amplifier with dual outputs jacks
- Total jitter immunity via UltraLock™ technology!
- Phase Accurate D-to-A conversion across any number of channels
- 1 power, 2 error indicating LEDs
- Internal low-radiation toroidal power supply
- International 115-230 input voltage range
- Automatic De-emphasis for 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz when Pre-emphasis bit is set
- The DAC1 has built-in international 115/230 volt power
- Milled aluminum front panel
- 1/2 wide, 1RU chassis
- Finish: Silver
Benchmark Media DAC1S 2-Channel D To A Converter (code 30613)
Two-channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter.
£595.74 (ex vat)