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DAC1 Review - John Atkinson, Stereophile

by Benchmark Media Systems May 01, 2004 1 min read

DAC1 Review - John Atkinson, Stereophile

Benchmark DAC1 - Stereo Digital to Analog Converter

"Whether considered as a standalone D/A converter or a versatile headphone amp, Benchmark's DAC1 is an audiophile bargain."

"The DAC1 will be an essential companion when I next record on location. I bought the review sample."

"Use it to revitalize the sound of your long-in-the-tooth CD player or the DVD player that you never thought sounded as good playing CDs as you had expected."

"Thanks, John Marks, for alerting both the readers and me to the DAC1."

- John Atkinson, Stereophile

Read the entire review here

Measurements:

"Despite its affordable price, the DAC1 offers extraordinary resolution."

"The DAC1's resolution approaches 20 bits, which is superb."

"The Benchmark's excellent digital performance was matched in the analog domain."

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