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About the DAC3 HGC
The Benchmark DAC3 HGC is a professional-grade digital-to-analog converter that delivers outstanding musical detail and precise stereo imaging. It features an advanced high-headroom digital filter design and asynchronous USB Audio interface with Benchmark's UltraLock3 jitter attenuation system to isolate all inputs from interface jitter. The DAC3 employs four balanced 32-bit D/A converters summed together to create each balanced analog output, providing 6 dB noise reduction and industry-leading performance. Internal digital processing is 32-bit with 3.5 dB of headroom above 0 dBFS to prevent DSP overloads. The unique Hybrid Gain Control (HGC) system combines active analog gain control, passive low-impedance attenuators, 32-bit digital gain control, and servo-driven volume control. The DAC3 includes active second and third harmonic compensation, lower THD+N and passband ripple compared to its predecessor, improved frequency response, and faster PLL lock times. It has been recognized as a Stereophile Digital Product of the Year and Editors' Choice Award winner.
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