{"product_id":"dac3-hgc-dac-pre-headamp-ex-demo","title":"DAC3 HGC - DAC, Pre, HeadAmp - Ex-demo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudio quality DAC, preamp and headphone amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic and neutral sound, fatigue free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigned for direct connection to power amp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003edigital and analog inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eremote control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Connectivity to Power Amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark DAC1, DAC2, and DAC3 converters are designed to directly drive power amplifiers and speakers. Benchmark converters feature adjustable low-impedance passive attenuators at the XLR outputs that can be used to optimize the interface to the power amplifier (or powered monitor). This unique Benchmark feature optimizes the gain staging between the DAC and the power amplifier. Proper gain staging cannot be overemphasized. When audio stages are properly matched, each component in the audio chain is able to operate at its optimum signal level, and the system performance is significantly improved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonically-Neutral Studio Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Benchmark converters are designed for maximum transparency. This transparency is absolutely essential in the studio monitoring chain. For this reason, DAC3 converters are ideal for critical reference-quality professional systems. Unlike many competing products, the DAC3 is not designed to add \"euphonic\" coloration to the audio. Instead it is designed to be as uncolored and natural as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep Into the Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Benchmark's professional converters are used in hi-fi applications, studio-quality sound can be enjoyed in a home environment. Enjoy pure music without any coloration from the electronics. Hear the music exactly the way it was heard in the studio, and exactly the way the artists intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the natural, uncolored, analog sound of the DAC3.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSit in the Performance Space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransparent sound can go beyond replicating the studio experience. Recordings that have been produced with a natural and unprocessed sound can transport you to the performance space. But, this can only happen when the entire playback chain is selected for maximum transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis experience of \"being there\" cannot be created by systems that are designed to add \"warmth\" or \"euphonic color\" to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHPA2™ Headphone Power Amplifier\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe DAC3 features the HPA2™ - Benchmark's signature high-current, 0-Ohm headphone power amplifier. The HPA2™ is arguably the ultimate reference headphone power amplifier. It will deliver the full rated performance of the DAC3 to the headphones. The DAC3 has two 1\/4\" headphone jacks on the front panel. The performance of the HPA2™ remains consistent even when two headphones are being driven simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHybrid Gain Control\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"HGC\" is Benchmark's unique Hybrid Gain Control system. The DAC3 combines active analog gain control, passive low-impedance attenuators, a 32-bit digital gain control, and a servo-driven volume control. All inputs are controlled by the rotary volume control. This volume control moves in response to commands from the remote control. Analog inputs are never converted to digital, and digital inputs never pass through an analog potentiometer. Digital inputs are precisely controlled in the 32-bit DSP system. The DSP system preserves precise L\/R balance, and precise stereo imaging, while avoiding any source of noise and distortion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenchmark's unique passive output attenuators provide distortion-free gain reduction without reducing the dynamic range of the converter. The attenuators optimize the gain staging between the DAC3 and the power amplifier. This optimization is absolutely essential for maximizing the dynamic range of the entire playback system. Much of the success of the DAC1 and DAC2 converters can be attributed to the passive output attenuators. Musical details can be obscured by system noise whenever a preamplifier and power amplifier are improperly matched. The\" HGC \" system will make full use of your power amplifier's dynamic range. Experience new details in your favorite recordings.\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUltraLock3™ Jitter Attenuation System\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUltraLock3™ is an improved version of the UltraLock2™ system used in the DAC2 product family. UltraLock3™ locks with precise phase accuracy in only 6 ms. In contrast, the UltraLock2™ system required 400 ms. Both UltraLock™ systems provide virtually perfect jitter attenuation, but the lightning-fast lock time of the new UltraLock3™ will be appreciated by many of our users.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDSP processing is 32-bits, DSP headroom is 3 dB, sample rate is 211 kHz, and jitter-induced distortion and noise is at least 140 dB below the level of the music - well below the threshold of hearing. Benchmark's UltraLock3™ system eliminates all audible jitter artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003eDAC, Preamp, Headphone Amp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e USB, 2x SPDIF, 2x optical, 2 pair analog RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e1 pair XLR, 2 pair RCA, 2 pair 6.3mm headphone jacks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eNumber of Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e8.7in x 2in x 8.3in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THE BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC3 HGC unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivered 2-5 business days from purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efree shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48704765886619,"sku":null,"price":3299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/3515\/6618\/files\/DAC3HGC_Black_Front_Shopify_1200x_93de4024-3d17-4c17-bbc7-b1d4ae3ab2e7.png?v=1693718751","url":"https:\/\/indiehifi.com.au\/products\/dac3-hgc-dac-pre-headamp-ex-demo","provider":"Indie Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}