Native DSD Conversion
1 x USB, 2 x S/PDIF, 2 x Coaxial, and 1 x AES . Balanced XLR outputs, and 2 pairs of unbalanced RCA outputs.
Asynchronous Multi-Mode USB 2.0 - 192 kHz/24-bit
Ultra Lock 2 Jitter Attenuation System
Made in USA

Technical Details

Product Details

Product Dimensions

Package Dimensions
Width : 11.1 inch
Height : 3.4 inch
Length : 14.6 inch

Item Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping Weight: 5.15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B00UJ7CKLG

Product Description

The DAC2 DX is Benchmark''s newest 2-channel audio D/A converter. When compared to the legendary DAC1, the DAC2 has lower noise, lower distortion, and improved accuracy. The DAC1 became a reference standard in many of the finest recording studios and mastering rooms. The DAC2 defines a new reference for professional and Hi-Fi applications. Benchmark 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 Ultra Lock 2 jitter attenuation system. Internal digital processing and conversion is 32-bits, and includes 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS. Three balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form the main output bus. Two channels are reserved for the auxiliary RCA output bus. DSD (in DoP 1.1 format) is automatically detected on USB, coaxial, and XLR digital inputs. The system seamlessly switches between native DSD and native PCM conversion. DoP 1.1 is supported by many media players, and DSD downloads are now available from several sources. Benchmark DAC1 and DAC2 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and powered 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). Proper gain matching between the DAC/preamplifier and the power amplifier is essential for achieving peak system performance. The attenuators allow precise matching to all amplifiers and powered monitors. Applications include: Reference-quality studio monitoring, sound-card elimination, stand-alone headphone amplifier for digital sources, USB to SPDIF transfer device, audio output device for music and video servers, Hi-Fi digital preamplifier, and an audio output device for TV and home theater systems.