Benchmark DAC3 HGC/B

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Benchmark DAC3 HGC/B

Benchmark

DAC3 HGC/B

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 406229
Model: DAC3 HGC/B
Price: $3,078.90

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The DAC3 HGC/B is a serious piece of kit. It's all about transparency and detail retrieval; you'll hear things in your recordings you never knew were there. This is a fantastic choice for engineers, producers, and critical listeners who demand the absolute best in digital audio conversion.

Product Description

  • Benchmark DAC3 HGC/B
  • 2-Channel digital converter
  • 2-channel D / A converter (ES9028PRO)
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • Hybrid Gain Control
  • High-Headroom DSP
  • UltraLock2 jitter
  • Sample Rate and Word Length Display
  • Mute and Dim function
  • Bi-directional 12V trigger
  • Including remote control
  • Type: 9.5 "(1/2" rack) 1U
  • Dimensions: 249 x 44.5 x 216 mm
  • Colour: Black

*Connections:*

  • 2x S / PDIF digital input coaxial
  • 2x S / PDIF digital input optical
  • 1x S / PDIF digital output coaxial
  • 2 stereo analog inputs (2 pairs unbalanced RCA)
  • 3 stereo analogue outputs (1 pair balanced XLR and 2 unbalanced cinch)
  • USB port
  • Headphone output
PROS
  • • UltraLock2 clocking provides exceptionally low jitter, noticeably cleaner sound
  • • Hybrid Gain Control offers flexible headroom and precise volume adjustment
  • • ES9028PRO chip delivers exceptional dynamic range and low distortion
  • • Robust build quality with a compact, 1U rack-mountable chassis
CONS
  • • Limited input options compared to some competitors, lacks AES/EBU
  • • Price point positions it firmly in the high-end market segment
  • • Headphone output lacks dedicated amplifier circuitry for demanding headphones

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 2
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Connection Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF, USB, RCA, XLR
Clock UltraLock2
Weight Approximately 2.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for both line-level and high-headroom operation, providing more flexibility when working with various signal sources and avoiding potential clipping.
Yes, it supports high-resolution audio files, allowing for playback of DSD and other lossless formats, but check your playback software's compatibility.
Absolutely; it's a clean and reliable way to sync the DAC3 HGC/B with other devices supporting 12V trigger signals, simplifying system synchronization.

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