DAC3B vs Calyx Femto
The Femto's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the DAC3B's 125 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,690 - $1,899
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DAC3B
The Benchmark Media Systems DAC3 B is a professional/reference-grade two-channel digital-to-analog converter for transparent, low-noise playback in studio and high-end home audio systems. It uses an ESS ES9028PRO converter with Benchmark’s UltraLock3 jitter-attenuation system, asynchronous USB audio, high-headroom DSP, and native/direct DSD-to-analog conversion. Digital inputs include USB, two coaxial S/PDIF connections, and two optical S/PDIF connections. Fixed-level balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs are provided. The DAC3 B has no analog inputs, headphone amplifier, volume control, or integrated amplifier.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- DAC Chip
- ESS ES9028PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 125 dB
- Output Voltage
- 12.2V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 29.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Optical, Coaxial S/PDIF
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 249 × 44.5 × 216 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
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