Relisted FS: Benchmark DAC2L Preamp/DAC
steveinaz
Posts: 19,538
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
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
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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Are you doing it? Underwood if so?
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Yep.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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Sweet. Underwood just released a new list. Price went up $100 but I bet if you call you might get a better deal.
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I am sooo tempted...how does sound with the PSBs Steve? I have the bookies that I have thought about moving from the bedroom to the living and could pair with this...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
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
Sounds great; the mixture of the accuracy of the DAC2L with the slight warmth of the PSB's works to their strengths. Hard to pass up at over $1,000 OFF.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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nice DAC that would go really good w/ their AMP. (unsurprisingly)
An open box at Music direct right now...
https://www.musicdirect.com/power-amp/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier-black-demo
for a great little 100 watt system.
GLWTSSpeakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
How old is the unit?- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I think 3-4yrs old? Let me see if I can find the original receipt.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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This is SOLD.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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Bam!
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The stars have aligned. LOL My new avatar is dead-on.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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Which came first, the sale or the avatar? Congrats, I was giving this a hard look.
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Which came first, the sale or the avatar? Congrats, I was giving this a hard look.
Me too. Congrats!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
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
The stars have aligned. LOL My new avatar is dead-on.
Aaaah! Saw the new avatar and was just about to PM you to purchase...Gustard X26 Pro DAC
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