Benchmark DAC1 Digital to Analog Audio Converter

Still one of the few DACs used for ultimate transparency . Used sparsely with Optical input switcher for watching TV or Blu ray only with worth while movies. All inputs and adjustments work flawlessly. Trademark clean and transparent sound. I see no scratches on the face. Comes with manual and original box.
Benchmark DAC1

The DAC1 is a reference-quality, 2-channel 192-kHz 24-bit audio digital-to-analog converter featuring Benchmark’s UltraLock™ technology. The DAC1 is designed for maximum transparency and is well suited for critical playback in studio control rooms and in mastering rooms. A compact and rugged enclosure makes the DAC1 an excellent choice for location recording, broadcast facilities, and mobile trucks.

Made in the USA

Benchmark products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

An Industry Standard

Benchmark's award-winning DAC1 has become a standard in the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. Audio engineers rely of the accurate, uncolored, and precise sound of Benchmark DAC1 converters. The DAC1 is free from digital artifacts and its analog sound eliminates the fatigue that is caused by many digital devices. Audiophiles have also discovered the smooth and detailed sound of the DAC1, and it has become a centerpiece in may home listening rooms.

International Power Supply

The large internal power supply supports all international voltages and has generous margins for over and under voltage conditions. The power supply is sized to supply the demands of the HPA2™ headphone power amplifier when driving two sets of headphones.

Calibrated or Variable Output Levels

The front-panel gain control sets the output level of the headphone jacks. It can also be used to control the output level of the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs. A rear-panel switch selects "Variable" or "Calibrated" output levels. In the "Calibrated" setting, the rear-panel outputs are controlled by multi-turn calibration pots.

Direct Interface to Power Amplifiers

All Benchmark DAC1 and DAC2 converters are designed to directly interface with power amplifiers and powered monitors. The XLR outputs are equipped with Benchmark's exclusive low-impedance passive output attenuators. These attenuators can be set in 10 dB steps to optimize the gain-staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. This important feature maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the entire playback system.

Jitter-Immune UltraLock™