Benchmark DAC3DX Digital to Analogue Converter

Benchmark's third incarnation of the acclaimed DAC3 model is a professionally-aimed product designed for studio environments. The DAC3 DX provides audio interface emulation, USB to S/PDIF transfer and reference quality monitoring. The unit can also serve as a standalone headphone amp for digital sources where required.

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£2199.00 inc VAT
ETA 1-2 WEEKS
SKU BM-DAC3DX/B
EAN 602573174104

  • Hybrid Gain Control
  • Low-Impedance Passive Output Attenuators
  • High-Headroom DSP
  • UltraLock3™ Jitter Attenuation System
  • High-Headroom 32-bit DSP
  • Quad 32-bit balanced D/A Conversion System
  • Multi-Mode Asynchronous USB Audio System
  • Digital Diagnostic Display
  • Switchable volume-control bypass
  • "Zero-Ohm" HPA2™ headphone amplifier
  • Remote controllable

Benchmark's unique hybrid volume-control system delivers maximum performance from analogue or digital inputs. A single motor-driven knob controls the volume of the analogue and digital inputs, but the two types of inputs are handled very differently:

  • Digital inputs pass through a 32-bit digital volume control.
  • Analog inputs pass through a traditional analogue volume control.
  • Both share the same knob.

This hybrid approach eliminates all unnecessary A/D and D/A conversion steps. Analog inputs see an entirely analogue path to the outputs. Likewise, digital inputs see an entirely digital path to the 32-bit D/A converter.