EXPIRED For Sale Benchmark Media Systems Dac1 PreDAC

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An excellent sounding DAC and a regretful sale. Selling only as i want to try something new and need the funds. The unbalanced rca out at the back have been replaced by a Technician.  All functions work as it should and i have never had any issues with it.

Reference-quality 2-channel 192-kHz 24-bit digital-to-analog audio converter
“System Preamp” (control amplifier) functions include input selection and volume control
Designed to connect directly to power amplifiers and/or powered monitors and/or preamps
6 stereo inputs – 1 analog (RCA), 1 computer (USB), 1 optical (TOSLINK), and 3 coaxial (RCA)
4 stereo analog outputs – balanced (XLR), unbalanced (RCA), and 2 headphone outputs
Rotary input selector switch with standby on/off function
Two reference-grade HPA2™ “0-Ohm”, high-current, ¼” headphone outputs
Front-panel volume control for headphone outputs
Front-panel volume control of all analog outputs (in Variable mode)
Rear-panel Variable/Calibrated switch selects the volume/mute mode of analog outputs
In Calibrated mode, output levels are set by 10-turn trimmers (20 dB Range, 2 dB/turn)
Benchmark’s AdvancedUSB Audio™ input supports high-resolution 96-kHz 24-bit digital audio
AdvancedUSB™ is compatible with Windows and Mac computers without driver installation
Coaxial digital inputs support professional (AES) and consumer (S/PDIF) data formats at up to
192-kHz, 24-bits
Optical digital inputs support professional (AES) and consumer (S/PDIF) data formats at up to
96-kHz, 24-bits
Benchmark’s UltraLock™ technology eliminates jitter on all digital inputs (including USB)
Jumper-selected low-impedance 10, 20, or 30 dB pads on balanced outputs
HPA2™ gain jumpers for customizing headphone output gain for headphone sensitivities
Left-most headphone jack auto-mutes XLR and RCA outputs (feature may be disabled)
Status LED’s - display input selection and error conditions
Automatic Standby Mode – activated after 15 seconds of loss of digital input signal
Instant wake-up from Standby Mode - no loss of audio
Automatic de-emphasis in response to consumer pre-emphasis bit (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz)
Low radiation toroidal power transformer significantly reduces hum and line related interference

I do not have the original box but can pack well for shipping. Shipping at buyers cost.