Benchmark Media Systems DAC 1 HDR Exceptionally clean w/black faceplate

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Up for sale is this exceptional single-owner 24 bit 192 kHz DAC/Preamp combination that has also been exceedingly popular for headphone listening.

At a retail of roughly 1900.00 when new, our asking price is a steal!

Remote control, stock power cable and owner's manual are included. Sorry, the box is gone but we'll package it up for very safe shipping.

Benchmark DAC1 HDR Reference-quality Stereo Preamplifier Features at a Glance:

• Black finish


• Exceptional D/A conversion, courtesy of DAC1's renowned D/A system


• Includes a remote control with intelligent dimming and soft-muting


• Sports Benchmark's UltraLock clocking system, for jitter-immune performance


• The right configuration of I/O, to serve as the heart of your audiophile system


• Advanced USB computer audio interface supports native 24-bit/96kHZ USB audio


• Has 2 of Benchmark's ultimate reference headphone amplifiers


• 6 Stereo Inputs: Analog RCA, USB, TOSlink optical, and 3 Digital Coaxial


• Stereo outputs: XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced, HPA2-1/4" headphone jacks


• Digital Input Sample Rate Range: 28-195kHz


• THD+N: -107dB, 0.00045% (w/ -3dBFS input)


• SNR-A-weighted: 116dB (w/ 0dBFS = +20-+29dBU)


• Maximum Amplitude of Jitter-induced Sidebands (10kHz test tone @ 0dBFS; 12.75 UI sinusoidal jitter @ 1kHZ): < -141dB


• Maximum Amplitude of AC line-related hum and noise: < -126dB


• Headphone amp output impedance: .01 ohms


• Headphone amp output-level range @ 0dBFS into a 60-ohm load): Off-to-+21dBu


• Headphone amp THD+N: -107dB, 0.00045% (w/ -3dBFS input)

We’re factory authorized dealers for many items such as Harmonic Resolution Systems, Nitty Gritty, Oyaide and Sound Mechanics to name a few. All of which will increase your enjoyment of the components you already own. If you don’t have a local dealer, let us know and we’ll do what we can to get you the right item for your needs.  Our pricing is fair and firm. 

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