Benchmark Media Systems
DAC3 B
The Benchmark Media DAC3 B is a digital-to-analog converter for two-channel audiophile and professional audio systems, priced at $1,899. It uses an ESS 9028PRO eight-channel DAC chip, with four fully balanced 32-bit DACs wired in parallel for each output channel, and incorporates the UltraLock3 jitter-attenuation system, a digital PLL, and multi-mode asynchronous USB. The half-rack-width unit provides five digital inputs—one USB, two optical, and two coaxial—along with balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, supports up to 24/192 digital sources and DSD files, and includes a Control Lock feature for permanently setting the output.
MSRP
$1,899
Used market · Excellent
$1,250
MSRP to used market
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Specifications
- Published price
- 1899 USD
- Maximum DSD rate
- DSD64
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