{"product_id":"benchmark-media-dac3-hgc-dac-1","title":"Benchmark Media DAC3 HGC DAC","description":"The Benchmark Media DAC3 HGC features an ESS Technology ES9028PRO 32-bit DAC chip supporting PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz and native DSD64 via asynchronous USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, paired with dual RCA analog inputs, balanced XLR outputs, and twin quarter-inch headphone jacks. Functioning as a reference control hub for high-end audio systems, this compact chassis operates as a digital converter, analog preamplifier, and headphone amplifier. It utilizes proprietary Hybrid Gain Control to separately manage digital and analog volume paths, preserving full dynamic range at low listening levels. UltraLock3 jitter attenuation and active harmonic compensation eliminate conversion artifacts, ensuring pristine signal transfer.\n\nHonored as a Stereophile Class A+ Recommended Component and Overall Component of the Year, it receives widespread acclaim for its absolute sonic neutrality and effortless detail retrieval. Reviewers at leading publications emphasize its three-dimensional soundstage, realistic instrument separation, and unwavering control over complex musical passages. Industry experts consistently praise the onboard HPA2 headphone circuit for driving demanding headphone loads with dead-silent composure.\n\nAdding this converter to your signal chain eliminates digital harshness and reveals the subtle textures of every recording. Its studio-grade precision and versatile preamplifier functionality provide an uncompromising foundation for authentic high-fidelity listening.","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53133499466009,"sku":"96626","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/96626-7.jpg?v=1789084515","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/benchmark-media-dac3-hgc-dac-1","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}