Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

Register to win an Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter (MSRP $1995) we are giving away.

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According to the company:

Benchmark has just raised the bar with the new DAC2 HGC, defining a new reference. With over 15 new features, the DAC2 HGC packs more processing power in the same DAC1 series form factor.

The DAC2 HGC is a reference-grade digital to analog converter, stereo system pre-amplifier, and headphone amplifier with infrared remote control. It supports D/A conversion of PCM sample rates up to 192 kHz, as well as direct DSD conversion. Other features include sample rate and word length display, UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation, asynchronous USB Audio 2.0, polarity switch, home theater bypass, bi-directional 12V trigger, additional analog and digital inputs and outputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies.

The DAC2 HGC builds upon Benchmark’s highly successful DAC1 family. Every DAC1 subsystem has been redesigned and upgraded to achieve higher performance. The DAC2 HGC includes an updated version of Benchmark's highly effective UltraLock™ jitter-attenuation system. DSP processing is 32-bits, DSP headroom is 3.5 dB, sample rate is 211 kHz, and jitter-induced distortion and noise is at least 140 dB below the level of the music - well below the threshold of hearing. Benchmark's UltraLock2™ system eliminates all audible jitter artifacts.

Click here for more info.

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To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.

The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!

For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.

[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]

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funambulistic's picture
Awesome!

Yes, please!

jdmcderm's picture
Very cool

You guys run some cool contests, but this one might be the best so far.  Thanks for a great mag, site and for being gracious with us readers at shows.  Cheers!  

HiFi Man's picture
Benchmark Me

Pick me!!!

ashman's picture
Look good in my truck!

And on my office desk!

mattgur's picture
Yeah!

OH YEAH!

Serge's picture
Thanks to Stereophile,  plus

Thanks to Stereophile,  plus i need a dac like this for my work as new sound engineer.

nish.nandankar's picture
DIBS

I'm in! 

SpinMark3313's picture
Mark B's HiFi

Most definitely needs the Benchmark DAC.  Thanks for the opportunity...

sgibson389's picture
Better than......

Being a random winner at Stereophile is better having a random at work!

The Benchmark product line is impressive.

Bem's picture
“Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes".

Hi,

if you pick me, I'll send you my adress

and a huge "thank you" postcard.

(and may be even wooden shoes)

nandrosa's picture
Precocious Scamp

Currently in the market for an asynch USB DAC to use with my lossless audio collection.

jcband's picture
Cool

I need an upgrade on my DAC!!!!

eganz's picture
Looks like another great

Looks like another great unit. It's nice to see DSD inputs appearing on DACs, I was always a great lover of SACD.

antubaro's picture
DSD

The big question is whether DSD is ever going to be the answer to our quest for a great sound.

Andrea Tubaro

shaynet98's picture
This new product certainly

This new product certainly looks interesting!

MattArmstrong's picture
Fun way to run a sweepstakes

Holding my breath.

ninjagosg's picture
yes please!

yes please!

popluhv's picture
perfect upgrade

for me!

ftzoeckler's picture
DAC of the Bay

Watchin' the chips roll in...Otis Redbook

nckslvrmn's picture
Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

I would love to own this bad boy!!

wcarpenter's picture
I hope you'll

Pick me!

tevirs's picture
Super Want

Best Prize Ever!

attilahun's picture
Wow

Wow, this is an awesome giveaway!

I'd love to win this!

seander77's picture
This is an awesome giveaway.

This is an awesome giveaway.  I would love to win a Benchmark DAC2!!!!!

prattkidd's picture
DAC A

DAC A DAC A DAC A!

bsm539's picture
Benchmark

I won

philipjohnwright's picture
Excellent timing

I've been thinking about a new DAC; this would fit the bill perfectly.

torturegarden's picture
Liike nice

This would be a nice replacement for my budget DAC. 

stella's picture
Yep

Happy President's Day.

JamesGeee's picture
Yes please

Yes please

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