Benchmark DAC3 HGC
Best reference grade converter for dedicated audiophiles seeking sonic neutrality.
A reference-grade converter that prioritizes absolute transparency over euphonic coloration. It bridges the gap between professional studio monitoring and high-end home audio, offering precise jitter attenuation and a unique gain control system that ensures your power amplifier performs at its absolute best.
$2399.00
at
The Music Room
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking absolute sonic accuracy and zero coloration
- Listeners wanting a streamlined desktop setup without sacrificing performance
- Long-term investors prioritizing durability and professional engineering
Who should skip it
- Design-conscious buyers looking for a luxury or statement centerpiece
- Users who prefer intuitive displays or simple plug-and-play interfaces
- Budget-aware hobbyists looking for the best value-to-performance ratio
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Delivers an uncolored, clinical accuracy that reveals every detail of recordings.
Jitter Suppression
UltraLock3 technology effectively eliminates timing errors for pristine digital signal integrity.
Gain Staging Flexibility
Hybrid Gain Control allows direct, optimized connection to any power amplifier.
Format Versatility
Handles PCM and DSD formats with native, high-resolution conversion precision.
Headphone Output Quality
Powerful, clean amplification drives demanding headphones with effortless, distortion-free authority.
Build Integrity
Rugged, studio-ready construction designed for years of reliable, daily operation.
Key Specs
Converter Chip
ESS Technologies ES9028PRO
Conversion
32-bit
Jitter Attenuation
UltraLock3™ system
Headroom
3.5 dB
Supported Formats
PCM, DSD64
Gain Control
Hybrid Gain Control (HGC)
Connectivity
Asynchronous USB Audio 2.0
Mounting Type
Rack Mount or Standard
Max Sampling Rate
192 kHz
Max Bit Depth
32-bit
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