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About the DAC1
The Benchmark DAC1 is a compact, high-performance DAC featuring Analog Devices AD1853 DACs operating at a 110kHz internal sampling rate via AD1896 sample-rate converter. It supports digital inputs up to 24-bit/192kHz and includes dual headphone jacks, volume control, and both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs. Renowned for its exceptional resolution, accuracy, low jitter via proprietary UltraLock clocking, and transparency, it set a benchmark in affordable high-end audio upon release. Discontinued and replaced by DAC2 series.
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