Benchmark DAC-PRE...

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Looks very promising. AES/EBU or RCA outputs; 3 coax, 1 Toslink, 1 USB digital inputs. Incorporates DAC1 D/A converter and headphone circuits:

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/dac1pre/index.html
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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    I would love to try it out.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    I've been looking at it for use with a PC music server. I think I've seen it for around $1200. Looks like it might be of good quality.
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    Stereophile did a review of the new DAC1 USB this month. Make sure to read the issues with some programs like ITunes 7.5, etc.

    I have cracked the hood on mine, it's very well made and laid-out. There are also a number of strappable options on the main circuit card.
    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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