Benchmark DAC3 B
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Benchmark
DAC3 B
Product Info
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The DAC3 B is a serious piece of kit – transparent, detailed, and built like a tank. It’s a fantastic choice for recording engineers, mastering engineers, and anyone needing a reference-grade digital conversion. It’s not about adding color; it's about revealing the truth in your audio.
Product Description
- Benchmark DAC3 B
- 2-Channel D/A Converter
- With ESS Technologies ES9028PRO converter chip
- 24-Bit/192 kHz
- Isolated inputs via UltraLock3 jitter attenuation system
- Digital Pass Through
- Direct DSD D/A converter
- Bi-Directional 12 V trigger
- High-Headroom DSP
- 2x S/PDIF coaxial digital inputs
- 2x S/PDIF optical digital inputs
- 2 Line outputs: XLR balanced and RCA (L/R) unbalanced
- 12 V Trigger input/output
- 3.5 mm mini jack
- Design: 9.5" (1.2" rack)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 249 x 44.5 x 216 mm
- Weight: 1.36 kg
PROS
- • UltraLock3 jitter attenuation truly minimizes digital noise
- • ESS ES9028PRO chip delivers exceptional dynamic range and clarity
- • Isolated inputs prevent ground loops and interference
- • Robust, compact 1U rackmount design ideal for studio setups
CONS
- • Limited input options compared to some competitors' offerings
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for home audio enthusiasts
- • DSP headroom, while useful, might be overkill for some users
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
2
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Connection
USB, S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical
Clock
UltraLock3 Jitter Attenuation
Weight
1.36 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benchmark's UltraLock3 is known for its aggressive and effective jitter attenuation, often outperforming simpler PLL or oscillator-based solutions by actively re-clocking the incoming signal.
While it offers high-headroom DSP, it’s primarily a digital-to-analog converter. Using it as a preamp would likely be overkill and not leverage its core strengths.
Yes, Direct DSD mode completely bypasses the DSP section, ensuring a purely bit-perfect conversion of DSD files for maximum fidelity.
