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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.
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 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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Well, this just might be an EXTREMELY WELCOME addition to my system.
This DAC is a beaut
I can't imagine how much fun I would have with this version.
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Registering...
Looking forward to Stereophile's review of this unit!!!
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Ooooh. Jitter attenuation. Nice.
Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes
Thanks in advance.
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...it's what you play with your DAC that matters.
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Looking forward to hear how greatly it trounces my DAC1.
This would be the most expensive component in my system
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Good morning and greetings from Germany :) I'm also in for this nice offer.
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hope to win!
I am all in for the Benchmark. Thanks so much.
This looks like a great piece of kit!
to win this!
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I think Stereophile's lawyers need to go back to law school (or grade school) - the contest rules refer to the above non-existent dates.
...Somebody didn't proofread the contest rules form when he put in the month of February.
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i need this
DAC, DAC!
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Can't complain if they keep offering up free stuff. Nice to see a substantial update from Benchmark. While the DAC1 was one of the first shots across the bow of megabuck disc spinners, it has been growing a little long in tooth, especially as the affordable USB DAC space has exploded in recent years.
Yes please enter me in the contest
I want!
My turn to win!! :-D
but the product itself seems no longer the bargain the original version was.
Thank you, Stereophile team, for a quality publication and these generous giveaways.
This, would be a wonderful addition.
I want one :>
Thanks, Stereophile.
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Hopefully, it sounds warmer than the dac1.
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Thanks!
I'll even write a review for you (comparing this unit to my ancient dCS Elgar Plus ;-) if you pick me.
Hey, I'm not too lazy to do my share
to say how lovely this would look at my house? -M
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COULD REALLY PUT THIS UNIT TO WORK!
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Please, oh please. Thank you
Much appreciated...
for another great giveaway.
WJT
Here's hoping I win!
I've wanted to hear one for so long
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Created an account just to win this...
yes it will fit on the rack!
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And on my office desk!
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Thanks to Stereophile, plus i need a dac like this for my work as new sound engineer.
I'm in!
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Being a random winner at Stereophile is better having a random at work!
The Benchmark product line is impressive.
Hi,
if you pick me, I'll send you my adress
and a huge "thank you" postcard.
(and may be even wooden shoes)
Currently in the market for an asynch USB DAC to use with my lossless audio collection.
I need an upgrade on my DAC!!!!
Looks like another great unit. It's nice to see DSD inputs appearing on DACs, I was always a great lover of SACD.
The big question is whether DSD is ever going to be the answer to our quest for a great sound.
Andrea Tubaro
This new product certainly looks interesting!
Holding my breath.
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for me!
Watchin' the chips roll in...Otis Redbook
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Pick me!
Best Prize Ever!
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DAC A DAC A DAC A!
I won
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Happy President's Day.
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Pick me
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I say "please," and "thank you."
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it would make my stereo sings
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I would love to win this.
yep.
I could use one.
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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!
Nice piece of gear! From a nice company. I would like to have this.
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