This is the original, non-USB version of the Benchmark DAC1.
I am the second owner. It was originally purchased on 03/31/2006 for $975. I have owned it for about two years and it has performed flawlessly.
I have the original manual, purchase invoice, and shipping box. I’d rate it 8/10 cosmetically. This thing is sturdy and built like a tank.
I will also include two Synergistic Research fuses. I believe one of them is blown.
If you pay the asking $350 price I will cover shipping. PayPal is fine. I will double-box it and send it insured via FedEx Ground.
FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE
• Two Channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz, D-to-A Conversion
• Plays 192-kHz with 52-kHz analog bandwidth
• Direct connection to powered monitors
• Total jitter immunity via UltraLock™ technology!
• 116 dB signal-to-noise ratio @ 48-kHz, A weighted
• THD+N = -107 dB (0.00045%) measured at -3 dBFS, any sample rate, any test frequency
• AES, S/PDIF, and Toslink inputs
• Digital input source-selection switch
• Variable or preset output level controls
• Balanced Low-Z XLR outputs
• Unbalanced RCA outputs
• Automatic de-emphasis for 44.1, 48, and 96-kHz when pre-emphasis bit is set
• Headphone amp = 0.0003% THD into 60 Ω
• Output-off switch position for headphone-only use
• Front panel power and error indicating LEDs
• Internal low-radiation toroidal power supply
• International 120 - 240 input voltage range
• 1/2 wide, 1RU high chassis
• Machined aluminum front panel
