Benchmark DAC1
kevhed72
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350.00 plus actual shipping via PP friend option for Polkies. The "stuff" on the top of the unit is a thin adhesive layer perhaps from a label (?). I never noticed it until taking this pic. To date, this is the best sounding DAC I have owned. PM me questions....this was purchased here about 2 years ago.
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That's a great deal on a DAC that could be the hub of your 2-channel rig. This pup can be run as a preamp as well.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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Does your DAC1 have a USB input ?
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I believe only the HDR model has the USB input, Kev's looks like it is the regular DAC1 without USB.
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How on Gods green earth is this still here????See my profile for list of gear.
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IKR?? This price is for Polkies since I received the deal from a Polky. Others can PM me for the non Polky price if they are interested....
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Could you post photo of the back? Might help.
PS: Sorry, nevermind. Apparently I need the HDR model to have it work with my Squeezebox Touch.
Post edited by Gardenstater onGeorge / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Gardenstater wrote: »Could you post photo of the back? Might help.
PS: Sorry, nevermind. Apparently I need the HDR model to have it work with my Squeezebox Touch.
Why? With the EAO the SBT can do the same hi Rez over coax as USB...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 -
Can anyone comment on how this is as a pre?
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Gardenstater wrote: »Could you post photo of the back? Might help.
PS: Sorry, nevermind. Apparently I need the HDR model to have it work with my Squeezebox Touch.
Why? With the EAO the SBT can do the same hi Rez over coax as USB...
Thanks. I was under the misconception that the applet worked with USB output only. I have a great USB cable and would prefer to compare my iFi nano idsd to the Benchmark with all things equal. Heck, I don't really think I can afford any more upgrades to my system at this time which is bottom line I guess. Apparently the Benchmark DAC1 USB model works according to this (they don't mention the non USB) without a hub. In fact I don't see very many that DON'T work, which is confusing given the warnings regarding same from the applet developer!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UnnpylzUvFW3oi0ip5ghpuWFfDVcufKCn8k54uhqYKQ/edit#gid=0
Is this DAC fully 192kHz capable or does it upsample to that from a max. of 96kHz?George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Can anyone comment on how this is as a pre?
I was very happy with it in that role, but no remote for this specific model. I use my newer DAC2 DX as my preamp as well.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 -
Much better pics including the back panel. Lets get er done Polkies...no remote and it does not appears that rack mount is removable from the front panel.
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Hey Kev. What's the mfg date of the unit? Is it fully 192kHz compatible on those digital inputs? What level of DSD can it do? Is this DAC Asnychronous or is it Adaptive? Did it not come with a remote for this model? What would be your guess for sound quality of this vs an iFi nano IDSD dac? Sorry for all the questions. Inquiring minds want to know
George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Give me literally 15 min and Ill give you what info I can...discern if thats the correct word.🙂
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Here are some specs from their website. There is no mfg. date on the outside of the unit. I currently use it via both COAX and optical inputs for Tidal Masters/general internet radio and my Marantz CDP. I will say its the best sounding DAC I have owned to date...by a pretty wide margin over the Schiit Bifrost, Cambridge DAC, and there is a third in there I cannot recall. I don't believe I directly answered all your Q's but hopefully all that helps. Also, it doesn't appear this model used a remote control.
https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-dac1-digital-to-analog-converter?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI04DznOLo6wIVSrzACh2_kwKUEAAYASAAEgJHN_D_BwE -
AFAIK asynchronous only refers to a USB DAC, which the dac1 is not.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 -
Correct sir....no USB input in the back. FWIW I can have this packed and shipped in a bomb proof box within 1 day, or earlier.
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Ready to ship....will be insured for 350 plus actual shipping
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Nice DAC! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Bump for 340.00 Polkie price
400.00 non Polkie price
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Sold.
