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DAC16
ProfessorSlider
2012-01-26 05:32

I am very fond of the stereo ADCusb and I saw at AES the ADC 16, any plans for a DAC16? (Linkable to 32) Because I often mix on an analog desk and am looking for a benchmark-like quality with more channels!  
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WANTED: Home Theater Bypass!!!!!!!!!!
smunford
2011-12-12 03:44

 

I have a Benchmark Dac1 USB.  I do not have a stereo pre-amp at this time.

I do have a Lexicon MC-4 surround processor in which I use 2-channel bypass when playing music in 2-channel because, (in my opinion), the DAC1 USB is superior to the Lexicon MC-4's DAC when listening to 2-channel stereo.  The Lexicon is simply used for a gain at this point.  I would like to buy the Benchmark DAC1 HDR, but it lacks a home theater bypass.
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Asynch USB or Thunderbolt
autoformer
2011-10-26 18:33

 I would love to see a DAC1 HDR with either an async USB input or, better yet, a new interface built around the Thunderbolt/Light Peak technology.
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dynamic range compression
gp.ventura
2011-10-22 20:17

I am a happy owner of a DAC-1 used in a two channel music only system. The sound quality and construction quality are superb. Most of the time the DAC-1 provides all the features I need, input selection and volume control. However ....
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HDMI input
lykogianni
2011-05-28 15:32

 As a very happy owner of the DAC1 HDR I only have a single wish, namely for an HDMI input, so I can add my universal media player (Oppo BDP 95) to the HiFi chain and enjoy Blu-ray and SACD music.
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DAC1 filter tap length
anatta
2011-04-01 20:47

Hi,

I was reading the design ideas of the Chord QBD76 DAC and I see that they discuss about the filter tap lengths and that the longer the tap length the better the sound quality.

http://jumpmonkey.fileave.com/Digital%20Technology%20Notes%20QBD76.pdf

Could you tell what is the tap length of the filter employed in DAC1? Would the sound quality increase with an increase of the filter tap length?

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

 
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ipod
mdshualy
2011-02-07 23:15

How to connect an ipod to a benchmark dac1 pre
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BIG VOLUME LEVEL DISPLAY
Esharp
2010-12-24 12:41

Add a big numerical Volume Level Display to the DAC1 HDR.  This display could show attenuation in -Db, or on an increasing numerical scale from 0 to N, or be switchable between the two.   It could be mounted in the faceplate or sold as a separate add-on product.  Check out the big displays on the ARC preamps or the cool dot matrix display on the Resolution Audio Cantata.  On the DAC1 HDR it would be nice to see the volume setting from across the room, and to be able to repeat exact volume settings when needed. 
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discrete
mclovin
2010-10-28 12:01

dac hdr with discrete circuitry like bursons  
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satisfied customer
steven
2010-10-04 19:05

 Revealing, revealing, revealing. The DAC 1 has effectively taken the towels off my monitors and the cotton out of my ears. It's 

 a good value to boot. Try it, you'll like it.

 

 

 
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How about a full size DAC 2 HDR
empty99
2010-09-26 23:51

With class A discrete outputs and digitally controlled analog volume controls using fixed ladder resistors, full complements of XLR analog inputs and outs. A couple of built in "Environmental Filters" to trim or raise MID (3000Hz) and TREBLE (10KHz) at 1dB increments to deal with bad recordings. There is my dream DAC/PRE!
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all out
mclovin
2010-08-07 03:44

 a limited edition version of the HDR with cost no object parts 
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cd player recorder and friends
mclovin
2010-07-05 12:53

 what about bm hdr with high quality cd player but for high quality rips to computer and 32 bit capability 

and a high power dac for use as digital amp

also a single ended only dac/pre with LDR volume control 
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WiFi DAC
julio martinich
2010-05-02 19:04

Similar to AirPort Express with AirTunes, but with a good DAC.
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DAC without pre-echo
seacrest111
2010-04-29 11:03

Has Benchmark considered producing a DAC without pre-echo similar to what is currently being done by Ayre, Meridian, Wolfson Micro, etc? A comparison between Benchmark DAC1 and the DAC in a Meridian CD player can be seen here http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/meridian_8082808i2_signature_reference_cd_playerpreamplifier/index5.html
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Digital Studio Monitor Control
Ang1970
2010-04-18 21:14

The Benchmark Media Systems Digital Studio Monitor Control will feature:
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HDR with fixed level input-output
LarHed
2010-02-24 16:17

Thid idea is just the ability to use the DAC-1 as a preamp for hometheater use in a simple way:

Let the analog input have a switch to allow fixed volume output. Let's say a switch on the board that bypasses the volume control for the analog input ?

This way one can use a hometheater receiver / processor with analog output for main channels, let the receiver / processor control the volume, and when I listen to CD/PCM or other digital input signal, the analog volume control will be used !
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Basic DAC1 with Remote
hifisound
2010-02-24 01:20

It would be great if the base version of DAC ( DAC1) had remote for volume control. It may skip the headphone amp.
So the overall package will still remain below $1000 or even lower.
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7.1 Multi-Channel DAC
Benchmark
2010-01-25 17:01

Andre S., Jeremy H.,
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Mono Power Amplifier
Benchmark
2010-01-25 17:12

Athanasios K., Jerzy Z., Luis B., Vinay G.,
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