Product Summary
High-performance 2-channel D/A converter with advanced jitter attenuation and parallel DAC architecture
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The Benchmark DAC3 B is a dedicated digital-to-analog converter designed for audiophile and professional applications. It employs an ESS ES9028PRO converter chip with eight 32-bit DACs per channel (four per phase in balanced configuration), achieving a 6dB noise reduction through parallel operation. The UltraLock3™ jitter attenuation system fully isolates all inputs from interface jitter, while the 32-bit processing architecture provides 3.5dB of headroom above 0dBFS to prevent DSP overloads. Key features include asynchronous USB 2.0 (192kHz), dual optical/coaxial inputs, and both balanced/unbalanced outputs.
**Key Specifications:**
- **DAC Chip:** ESS ES9028PRO (8-channel parallel configuration)
- **Resolution:** 32-bit processing
- **Sample Rates:** Up to 192kHz (USB), 192kHz (S/PDIF)
- **Inputs:** 1× USB, 2× Optical, 2× Coaxial
- **Outputs:** XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced
- **THD+N:** Not specified (improved over DAC2 series)
- **Jitter Rejection:** UltraLock3™ system
- **Control Features:** Lockable output level
- **Power Supply:** Low-consumption design
**Key Differentiators:**
- **4:1 DAC Summation** for 6dB noise reduction
- **Direct DSD Conversion** without PCM conversion
- **Bi-Directional 12V Trigger** for system integration
- **High-Headroom DSP** prevents clipping
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