Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

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.
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 announcementany 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.
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Pick me
The Benchmark would fit beautifully in my system and would provide hours of enjoyment for my four-month old and would probably help me finish my dissertation by April...so, in other words, it would be very welcome!
Thanks for offering another fantastic sweepstakes.
Looks like a good DAC. I really wish I win it.
Just what I been looking for.
Thank you.
Hoping it's me !
count me in...
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Already been saving for one of these.
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I really need this!!!
Make a great day!
I say "please," and "thank you."
I'm currently listening on my motherboard's sound card. Boy, wouldn't it be nice to have a real digital source!!!!!!!?
I want this DAC sooooo bad! Please consider me as it will help me listen to music the way it was intended to be.
I'll take it!
it would make my stereo sings
Pick me to win this fantastic unit!!!
I would love to win this.
yep.
I could use one.
Looks very nice! Please register me- I'll need this to listen to the new MBV album in high-res!
By all accounts a fantastic DAC and preamp - wouldn't mind adding it to my stereo system!
I didn't win when I entered for the dragonfly; I expect this time will be different.
Would love this product
neither profane nor spam.
And good luck to me.
Fingers crossed....
Hope I finally win one of these!
Winning would be a push in the right direction to upgrade the rest of my system, which was built for a beginner's home theater.
I would love to have one.
A great opportunity to improve my system - thanks Stereophile for giving me the chance!