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Benchmark DAC1 USB - Digital to Analog Audio Converter
Discontinued product, replaced by DAC2 series. USB interface uses Benchmark AdvancedUSB Audio (USB Audio 1.1, up to 96 kHz/24-bit). AES/EBU input supports up to 192 kHz/24-bit. HPA2 headphone amplifier described as 0-Ohm output impedance with <0.0003% THD+N. Two front-panel 1/4" headphone jacks with programmable gain (0 dB and -10 dB). Detailed specifications not provided on product page; referenced in downloadable spec sheet and manual.
Inputs
digitalUSB
Max sample rate: 96 kHz
Max bit depth: 24-bit
Formats: PCM
digitalAESbalanced
Max sample rate: 192 kHz
Max bit depth: 24-bit
Formats: PCM
Outputs
lineXLRbalanced
Output impedance: Unknown(impedance bridging & cable rolloff checks skipped)
Max output: Unknown(gain staging check skipped)
Gain: Unknown(system gain structure check skipped)
lineRCA
Output impedance: Unknown(impedance bridging & cable rolloff checks skipped)
Max output: Unknown(gain staging check skipped)
Gain: Unknown(system gain structure check skipped)
headphoneTRS
Output impedance: 0 Ω
Max Vrms: Unknown(headphone drive check skipped)
Max current: Unknown(headphone drive check skipped)
Gain: Unknown(system gain structure check skipped)
headphoneTRS
Output impedance: 0 Ω
Max Vrms: Unknown(headphone drive check skipped)
Max current: Unknown(headphone drive check skipped)
Gain: Unknown(system gain structure check skipped)