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Applications
The DAC2 DX is a professional reference-grade digital to analog converter with two independent
analog output busses. It includes Benchmark's reference-quality HPA2™ headphone amplifier,
Benchmark's hybrid gain control system, and Benchmark's UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation system.
The DAC2 DX is designed to connect directly to power amplifiers and powered monitors. It is also
capable of delivering +24 dBu studio interface levels.
The DAC2 DX is available with an optional IR remote control which makes it equally well-suited for
home applications. In a home Hi-Fi system, the DAC2 DX provides digital source selection, volume
control, and direct drive to the power amplifier. The DAC2 DX is the only component required
between digital sources and the power amplifier.
The DAC2 DX has 6 digital inputs, 2 headphone outputs, a volume control, and 3 sets of analog
outputs. It supports D/A conversion of PCM sample rates up to 192 kHz, as well as direct DSD
conversion.
Professional Applications
The DAC2 DX is designed for maximum transparency and purity. The sonic integrity of the DAC2 DX
makes it well suited for critical playback in recording studio control rooms and mastering rooms. It
includes features that are targeted at the needs of the audio professional.
HI-FI Applications
The versatility and performance of the DAC2 DX also makes it an asset to any high-end audiophile
system. Digital signal sources may include HDTV, DVD, digital cable, music servers, digital radio,
portable devices, etc. In a Hi-Fi system, the DAC2 DX replaces the low-performance D/A converters
that are built into these low-cost devices.
Computer Sound Card Elimination
Benchmark's Multi-Mode Asynchronous USB™ interface makes the DAC2 an ideal output device
for computer-based media playback, including: home media servers, digital audio workstations,
desktop audio editing applications, and computer-based radio broadcast systems.
Standalone Headphone Amplifier
The "zero-Ohm" HPA2™ headphone amplifier delivers reference-quality performance. The full
performance of the DAC2 is delivered to the headphones. Difficult loads are driven with ease.
DAC2 DX Instruction Manual
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