SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC

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SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC Jul 18, 2019 17:01:04 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Jul 18, 2019 17:01:04 GMT

VGC - a bit of fading on the printing on the fascia, see photo.

PWO - perfect working order.

1 stereo analog input, 3 coax and 1 TOSLINK digital inputs, 1 USB.

Outputs RCA and XLR. 2x headphone sockets.

Remote control.

Original box and packaging.

Stunning sound imho.

£525 inc insured UK delivery.

Full Review (Sound quality and technical measurements) - kenrockwell.com/audio/benchmark/dac1-hdr.htm

Last Edit: Jul 21, 2019 17:14:37 GMT by MartinT

Jerry

i. Spotify > Nobsound Bluetooth receiver > Holo Audio Spring level 2 R-2R DAC > Khozmo passive > Quad 606ii poweramp > MBL 116F speakers
Cables : Ixos digital coax, RFC Mercury, Epiphany Atratus3 - VdH Cs122 speaker cables.

Headphones - Hifiman HE-500 & HR-400, Oppo PM3, Bose AE2 (portable) - Resting: SIVGA SV0004

jandl100 Rank: Composer Posts: 9,022	SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC Jul 19, 2019 10:39:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2019 10:39:40 GMT Swaps or px always a possibility.
	Jerry i. Spotify > Nobsound Bluetooth receiver > Holo Audio Spring level 2 R-2R DAC > Khozmo passive > Quad 606ii poweramp > MBL 116F speakers Cables : Ixos digital coax, RFC Mercury, Epiphany Atratus3 - VdH Cs122 speaker cables. Headphones - Hifiman HE-500 & HR-400, Oppo PM3, Bose AE2 (portable) - Resting: SIVGA SV0004

jandl100
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Posts: 9,022

SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC Jul 21, 2019 12:01:11 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Jul 21, 2019 12:01:11 GMT

Ah, no - whoops!

It's just been pointed out to me that the volume control looks a bit odd ....

That's a bit of blu-tac to allow me to see the volume setting from a distance.
It just peels off.

And here it is with the offending piece of blu tac removed

Jerry

i. Spotify > Nobsound Bluetooth receiver > Holo Audio Spring level 2 R-2R DAC > Khozmo passive > Quad 606ii poweramp > MBL 116F speakers
Cables : Ixos digital coax, RFC Mercury, Epiphany Atratus3 - VdH Cs122 speaker cables.

Headphones - Hifiman HE-500 & HR-400, Oppo PM3, Bose AE2 (portable) - Resting: SIVGA SV0004

jandl100 Rank: Composer Posts: 9,022	SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC Jul 21, 2019 17:03:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jandl100 on Jul 21, 2019 17:03:54 GMT SOLD
	Jerry i. Spotify > Nobsound Bluetooth receiver > Holo Audio Spring level 2 R-2R DAC > Khozmo passive > Quad 606ii poweramp > MBL 116F speakers Cables : Ixos digital coax, RFC Mercury, Epiphany Atratus3 - VdH Cs122 speaker cables. Headphones - Hifiman HE-500 & HR-400, Oppo PM3, Bose AE2 (portable) - Resting: SIVGA SV0004

MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,722	SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC Jul 21, 2019 17:13:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jul 21, 2019 17:13:55 GMT Well done, Jerry!
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SOLD: Benchmark DAC1 HDR - digi/analog pre, headphones, DAC

Post by jandl100 on Jul 18, 2019 17:01:04 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Jul 19, 2019 10:39:40 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Jul 21, 2019 12:01:11 GMT

Post by jandl100 on Jul 21, 2019 17:03:54 GMT

Post by MartinT on Jul 21, 2019 17:13:55 GMT