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steveinaz
03-27-2009, 09:23 PM
For Sale: Benchmark DAC1 (Black, rack mount front)*

I purchased this DAC new in March 2005 from Benchmark Media's website. Reviews are everywhere on this great DAC, so I won't bore you with audiophile banter. This is NOT the USB version.

The unit is in excellent 9/10 condition. There are no visable flaws. It is in a smoke-free, rug-rat free home. It will include everything from the factory, and you'll get your choice of either a Signal Cable 1mtr dig coax cable (RCA-RCA) or a DH Labs D-75 1mtr dig coax cable (RCA-BNC). Both are excellent, take your pick.

The unit has 3 digital inputs; Coaxial via BNC or RCA (adapter provided), AES-EBU on XLR, or Toslink. There are 2 outputs, unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR. The IEC power cord is removable/upgradable. The unit can be used in fixed output DAC mode, or in varible output DAC/preamp mode; selectable by a switch on the rear. It also includes Benchmarks excellent headphone section with 2 headphone jacks.

Money order only, CONUS only.

$675 shipped.
*NOTE: I cannot ship this unit before 6 April.

The attached pic was taken on: 3/27/2009. The price is firm and the DAC1 will be here for 1 week, then it's off to Audiogon. I have reviewed pricing on this at the 'gon, my price is extremely good, especially given its outstanding condition. The first commitment to buy gets it, I don't do "dibs" money talks and bullshit walks. Payments are a possibility with respected members, not a problem--PM me.

Why am I selling? To buy another Benchmark; this time the DAC1 PRE.

You will love this piece.

Hobbyguy
03-27-2009, 11:04 PM
you are right this is a nice price....If I hadn't already purchased the wavelength Brick I would be all over this.
Have you had any problems with computer drop-outs?

steveinaz
03-28-2009, 12:27 AM
Never used it with my computer.

steveinaz
03-28-2009, 10:45 AM
This listing will end 1 Apr...the cheapest DAC1 on Audiogon $740!

steveinaz
03-30-2009, 05:11 PM
Bump. I'd like to see a Polkie get this too.

steveinaz
03-30-2009, 06:40 PM
$650 shipped and your choice of 1 of the following:

1. DH Labs D-75 1mtr BNC-RCA dig coax
2. Signal cable 1mtr RCA-RCA dig coax
3. Belden 1694A 1mtr BNC-RCA dig coax

going...going...

steveinaz
04-01-2009, 03:01 PM
Some better pics I took today. Minty ain't she:

zombie boy 2000
04-01-2009, 03:30 PM
$650 shipped is a steal for one of these units. Never had the opportunity to get my ear on one of 'em, but I can certainly vouch for the value of a good DAC. A very underrated component in the audio food chain.

steveinaz
04-02-2009, 10:24 AM
SOLD!!

A polkie got it, OUTSTANDING. Enjoy!