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Abstract: In 2007, I spent time with Bel Canto Design's e.One DAC3 D/A processor. In his review of the DAC3 in the November 2007 issue , John Atkinson quoted my comparison of it with the Benchmark DAC1 , which I called "the Swiss army knife of audio" and "one of th...
The Benchmark DAC2 HGC does so many things – I didn't even get to all of them – and does them so well, it's easy to recommend. Got an old amp and you need a preamp to make a system out of it? DAC2. Want a first class headphone amp? DAC2. Computer audio? O...
Abstract: When it comes to D-A conversion, this company is called Benchmark for a reason. How have they raised the standard this time?Benchmark Media Systems, based in New York State, have established an enviable reputation for their high-quality headphone amps, pr...
Published: 2013-02-15, Author: Hans , review by: Goodsound.com
Benchmark has not rested on the laurels adorning its aging line of DAC1 products. While those models are still very good, D/A conversion has progressed rapidly in the past few years, and Benchmark has not sat idly by. The DAC2 HGC uses one of the best dig...
Abstract: Full review and independent laboratory test of the Benchmark DAC2 HGC DAC by Australian Hi-Fi Magazine. Free download.This equipment review consists of a full subjective evaluation of the Benchmark DAC2 HGC DAC written by Ernest Denman together with a com...
Clean, precise sound, Impressive detail resolution, Good features set, Excellent headphone amp
Sound could be more exciting, Not at its best working as a preamp, Against some tough (cheaper) competition
Overall, the Benchmark DAC2 HGC is a talented product. It's a fabulous headphone amplifier, great DAC and a pretty decent preamp.If your preference is analysis, we doubt you'll find better for the money.But, if you want something that will make you want t...
REMOTE CONTROLIt's black with buttons that protrude almost as insignificantly as touch screen. Everything is laid out as simply as possible. It's very easy to find the input and volume buttons, which would be the primary buttons you need on a DAC. You don...
Wat een heerlijk apparaat dit. Zeer flexibel, een zeer goede voortrap, innovatieve volumeregeling en bovenal: zeer muzikaal. Zonder twijfel een aanrader voor wie met high-res aan de slag wil en niet voor een losse dac / voortrap wil gaan.Parels worden nie...
