FS: Benchmark DAC2L Exc Cond

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited December 2018 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
For sale:

Benchmark DAC2L (black) w/remote Retail ($1795.00)
Excellent condition, NO flaws
NOTE: The "L" has no headphone amp
HT bypass
2 sets of analog outputs (subwoofer gang) 1 set of XLR out
2 sets of analog inputs (vinyl lovers apply)
5 digital inputs; 2 coax, 2 toslink, 1 USB

Reviews are plenty, specs all over the web, once again Class "A" on Stereophile; in the words of John Atkinson "The DAC2's measured performance is simply superb" so I won't drone on about how great this DAC2/PRE is. I have used it in Preamp mode, as well as its predecessor, the DAC/PRE. This was purchased direct from Benchmark Media.

$700 Shipped. Conus only

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Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Ooh in addition to all it’s other attributes, this baby has a home theater bypass...must look away!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2018
    Please check the Benchmark website on the HT bypass thingy. I'm a 2-channel dinosaur, so I have no idea how that works, or how BM has implemented it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,917
    edited December 2018
    It's pretty simple really. Plug in the RCA analog cable. Choose, for example, A2.
    Next hold down the mute button on the remote for three seconds. Done.
    You can do digital bypass as well thought I haven't tried that...

    Nice DAC.
    Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    I have previous version of this DAC sans the pre....its the best DAC I have had yet by a good margin.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Yeah, looks like a great deal for someone. GLWTS!
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Steve, are you preparing for a “Stellar” change?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2018
    Yep. Likely a side-ways move, but I'm ready for something different. I've been running benchmark dacs for over 10 years.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Pm’g
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    I'm going to withdraw this sale for now, just too many things going on. Thanks Joe for the assist though. Sorry fellas, I jumped the gun before I was fully committed.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    It happens. Hope all is ok Steve
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Yep. This pre is definitely in my sights for the near future, just not right now.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • eponies54
    eponies54 Posts: 1
    DAC still for sale?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Sold. Sorry.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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