Sweepstakes

Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

Jon Iverson  |  Feb 16, 2013

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.]

COMMENTS
yage's picture
Submitted by yage on February 19, 2013 - 6:34am

I always liked the Benchmark DAC's...

jokeka's picture
Submitted by jokeka on February 19, 2013 - 6:35am

count me in.

lionelag's picture
Submitted by lionelag on February 19, 2013 - 6:38am

over the $300 Focusrite DAC/ADC that I currently have serving duty....

JaredBeebe's picture
Submitted by JaredBeebe on February 19, 2013 - 6:52am

Well, sign me up, this would be pretty nice out in a field camp for tunes.

bullfr's picture
Submitted by bullfr on February 19, 2013 - 7:02am

Amazing website. Thanks !

Osaroh's picture
Submitted by Osaroh on February 19, 2013 - 7:11am

So far I have purchased a MPA1 and a DAC1 HDR for live audio and digital playback for audio on a laptop (Apple). The MPA1 sings no matter what I put in microphone wise. The DAC1 HDR is amazing... I purchased for transporting audio from a laptop for a theater that I manage as more and more film makers are coming in with Hard drive rather than DVD's or Blu-Rays. So I "Borrowed" the unit for home. I love vinyl but I listened to some of my old CD's via the TosLink input and wow. It is now my go to unit for Pro audio, I Master, Mix, Microphone check using a set of Bayerdynamic DT880's and my Live audio mixes are 100% better. I can imagine how the DAC2 HGC will sound, I wish I could afford one for myself.

QandA's picture
Submitted by QandA on February 19, 2013 - 7:56am

I would love to add one to my system. Thanks!

Bixby's picture
Submitted by Bixby on February 19, 2013 - 8:08am

This would be a great excuse to get some DSD files to try.

Dunadan's picture
Submitted by Dunadan on February 19, 2013 - 8:19am

All you need is an account on this website...and a residence in the United States.

Isawelvis's picture
Submitted by Isawelvis on February 19, 2013 - 8:29am

WANT

jim777's picture
Submitted by jim777 on February 19, 2013 - 8:40am

Please make my day! ;)

Craig Simon's picture
Submitted by Craig Simon on February 19, 2013 - 8:41am

Sure would look good in my system!

Cabbagehead's picture
Submitted by Cabbagehead on February 19, 2013 - 8:42am

I'd love to add this to my system

ksmaguro's picture
Submitted by ksmaguro on February 19, 2013 - 8:43am

Rockin' contest!

Reverend Amish's picture
Submitted by Reverend Amish on February 19, 2013 - 8:44am

Pick me!

salemtubes's picture
Submitted by salemtubes on February 19, 2013 - 8:45am

...would make an excellent addition to my system!

MatthewTLea's picture
Submitted by MatthewTLea on February 19, 2013 - 8:47am

In the immortal words of Charlie Sheen: "Winning!"

eliotc's picture
Submitted by eliotc on February 19, 2013 - 8:48am

Please!

rbbert's picture
Submitted by rbbert on February 19, 2013 - 8:53am

This would work out just fine for me...

rpali's picture
Submitted by rpali on February 19, 2013 - 8:55am

*Love* my DAC1, but I could put the HT bypass to very good use!

cpnelsonjunya's picture
Submitted by cpnelsonjunya on February 19, 2013 - 8:55am

Please and Thank you

William Liu's picture
Submitted by William Liu on February 19, 2013 - 8:56am

Count me in! I have DAC1 from benchmarkmedia since it was just 890 USD! I wanna WIN!

Dredus's picture
Submitted by Dredus on February 19, 2013 - 8:58am

I want to win an expensive thing. 

4ball's picture
Submitted by 4ball on February 19, 2013 - 8:59am

That is a beautiful DAC!

guitarist8's picture
Submitted by guitarist8 on February 19, 2013 - 8:59am

I'll take one!

pwf2739's picture
Submitted by pwf2739 on February 19, 2013 - 9:00am

Not likely to win but why not register. 

Vidfreaky's picture
Submitted by Vidfreaky on February 19, 2013 - 9:00am

count me in

Gager's picture
Submitted by Gager on February 19, 2013 - 9:01am

Benchmark DAC2 HGC Digital-to-Analog Converter Sweepstakes

sngldad's picture
Submitted by sngldad on February 19, 2013 - 9:04am

help this single dad out and hook him up with the dac2 .angle

RouletteRog's picture
Submitted by RouletteRog on February 19, 2013 - 9:07am

This would be an extremely welcome addition to my music set up.

ejgarcia79's picture
Submitted by ejgarcia79 on February 19, 2013 - 9:11am

I so want. My stereo would love 

Sts9fan's picture
Submitted by Sts9fan on February 19, 2013 - 9:18am

Pick me!

morserotonin's picture
Submitted by morserotonin on February 19, 2013 - 9:21am

wanted to hear a benchmark product!

tincanfury's picture
Submitted by tincanfury on February 19, 2013 - 9:26am

in for 1

recoil's picture
Submitted by recoil on February 19, 2013 - 9:30am

OK, I will accept this as a prize!

Audio nut's picture
Submitted by Audio nut on February 19, 2013 - 9:31am

I could really use this for writing some new music.

Daza's picture
Submitted by Daza on February 19, 2013 - 9:34am

The missing part of my set up.Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HayrichE's picture
Submitted by HayrichE on February 19, 2013 - 9:38am

whoohoo, better music experience!!

huzer's picture
Submitted by huzer on February 19, 2013 - 9:42am

this would be a great addition to my system.

Tonedeaf77's picture
Submitted by Tonedeaf77 on February 19, 2013 - 9:54am

oh yeah gimme gimme gimme

Tonedeaf77's picture
Submitted by Tonedeaf77 on February 19, 2013 - 9:52am

yes siry i likey

struts's picture
Submitted by struts on February 19, 2013 - 9:58am

...I must be the last person on the world!  

 

Now how do we rectify that?? :)

sceeter's picture
Submitted by sceeter on February 19, 2013 - 10:03am

this website has an unexceptibly low number of cat pictures. While you work to correct this glaring oversight, please send me the Benchmark dac. Thank you

albercerreda's picture
Submitted by albercerreda on February 19, 2013 - 10:20am

I think that the T+A german DAC is much better, but anyway this one would fit perfect in my audio system!

fvelasco's picture
Submitted by fvelasco on February 19, 2013 - 10:22am

Please!!!!!!!!!!!

Blues man's picture
Submitted by Blues man on February 19, 2013 - 10:31am

I like this idea.

landon135's picture
Submitted by landon135 on February 19, 2013 - 10:41am

yes please yes please yes please yes please yes please yes please yes please yes please yes please

bumpyjones's picture
Submitted by bumpyjones on February 19, 2013 - 10:49am

Please pick me!

Jmstrmbn123's picture
Submitted by Jmstrmbn123 on February 19, 2013 - 11:27am

Here's hoping...

JCAudio0808's picture
Submitted by JCAudio0808 on February 19, 2013 - 11:28am

I can't wait to plug all my audio stuff into this amazing robot!  Eargasms for everyone!

jayg's picture
Submitted by jayg on February 19, 2013 - 11:49am

Love to have one. The reviews have all been great. Do they make a power amp?

Buckchester's picture
Submitted by Buckchester on February 19, 2013 - 11:53am

Count me in.

Supperconductor's picture
Submitted by Supperconductor on February 19, 2013 - 12:20pm

Yeah, been looking for a DSD capable DAC.

Dax_Frost's picture
Submitted by Dax_Frost on February 19, 2013 - 12:27pm

I would certainly appreciate this fine piece of equipment.

lucien's picture
Submitted by lucien on February 19, 2013 - 12:36pm

... that winning this would beat getting poked in the eye with a sharp stick by a considerable distance. Pick me, please!

Lofty's picture
Submitted by Lofty on February 19, 2013 - 12:59pm

Benchmark Media is a great company! Take it from me, I know. Their service is second to none. They go the extra mile to satisfy their customers.

chris_nyc's picture
Submitted by chris_nyc on February 19, 2013 - 1:30pm

Looks very impressive.

mauidj's picture
Submitted by mauidj on February 19, 2013 - 1:33pm

I'm an analog lover but this would be a fantastic start to discovering the world of computer audio. aloha!

tejastiger61's picture
Submitted by tejastiger61 on February 19, 2013 - 1:49pm

  Now  let me get  this  straight .   At some point  in the  future  your  companys(BENCHMARK) geauxing  to  call me up/ e-mail me. And  surprise me  with  good  news  that  I  have  won ..     this  new  dacer thingy.     I  am  hoping Benchmark   does NOT DISAPPOINT  me.

          

jknapp's picture
Submitted by jknapp on February 19, 2013 - 2:55pm

I'd love to hear how it sounds! 

SoundsGood's picture
Submitted by SoundsGood on February 19, 2013 - 3:00pm

Sounds even gooder with a new DAC

soundguy1212's picture
Submitted by soundguy1212 on February 19, 2013 - 3:57pm

Count me in. Would love to add to my system

markt's picture
Submitted by markt on February 19, 2013 - 4:19pm

I want one please!

mrjvak's picture
Submitted by mrjvak on February 19, 2013 - 6:08pm

Of course I want one!

rkrug20's picture
Submitted by rkrug20 on February 19, 2013 - 7:49pm

This would go great with my Mac Mini!

mdonohue's picture
Submitted by mdonohue on February 19, 2013 - 7:56pm

Connect my computer to the Benchmark and then to a pair of Crown I-Tech 5000 HD amps and the new forthcoming JBL M2 Master Reference Monitors! How's that! Probably not what you would expect, huh.

Bill B's picture
Submitted by Bill B on February 19, 2013 - 9:11pm

make me win or this puppy gets it

merkaels's picture
Submitted by merkaels on February 19, 2013 - 9:17pm

I'd love to have it!

sonomamac's picture
Submitted by sonomamac on February 19, 2013 - 9:22pm

I could use a great DAC like the Benchmark.  Wish me luck!

ibefa20's picture
Submitted by ibefa20 on February 19, 2013 - 9:43pm

try get one

Bubbamike's picture
Submitted by Bubbamike on February 19, 2013 - 9:56pm

I wanna it, I wanna it, I wanna it!

QuantumGhost's picture
Submitted by QuantumGhost on February 19, 2013 - 10:15pm

I think that I will never see

A DAC as pretty as the HGC.

The jitter attentuation is a real sensation.

And on this murder of a converter

no one would ever figure a 12-volt trigger.

monkey046's picture
Submitted by monkey046 on February 19, 2013 - 10:31pm

Someone's gonna be very happy!

Dufre's picture
Submitted by Dufre on February 20, 2013 - 12:13am

I'm very curious how this DAC will handle my DSD sources. It's very welcome!

Ombudsmann's picture
Submitted by Ombudsmann on February 20, 2013 - 12:19am

I am all in for the Benchmark. Thanks so much.

jonicont's picture
Submitted by jonicont on February 20, 2013 - 3:57am

nice

ster4610's picture
Submitted by ster4610 on February 20, 2013 - 5:34am

I'm in!

spoof_101's picture
Submitted by spoof_101 on February 20, 2013 - 7:44am

I have been wanting to try out some of Benchmark's gear ever since I first learned about them! My current budget has kept me from being able to though, so I was beyond excited to see this sweepstakes! Thank you for the chance.

allnewsanchor's picture
Submitted by allnewsanchor on February 20, 2013 - 7:53am

I so appreciate you giving your readers a fantastic opportunity such as this.

blackmouth13's picture
Submitted by blackmouth13 on February 20, 2013 - 8:10am

Mine!!

moosehunt63's picture
Submitted by moosehunt63 on February 20, 2013 - 8:26am

Would love to upgrade my DAC1 USB.

muzikhot's picture
Submitted by muzikhot on February 20, 2013 - 8:33am

Nice DAC but too expensive.

junk's picture
Submitted by junk on February 20, 2013 - 8:39am

been wanting to get it

abderrahim's picture
Submitted by abderrahim on February 20, 2013 - 9:20am

only people from US can win!

JHClancey's picture
Submitted by JHClancey on February 20, 2013 - 9:31am

Great incentive to register

davidelmore's picture
Submitted by davidelmore on February 20, 2013 - 10:27am

Would be nice to have!

spinsLPs's picture
Submitted by spinsLPs on February 20, 2013 - 10:32am

Benchmark just gets better and better!

mPfohl's picture
Submitted by mPfohl on February 20, 2013 - 10:33am

Amazing product..... 'nuff said!
PICK ME!

dstanszu's picture
Submitted by dstanszu on February 20, 2013 - 10:34am

Oh yeah, I sure would like to win that!

brucks's picture
Submitted by brucks on February 20, 2013 - 10:54am

Winning a Benchmark DAC would be almost like winning the lottery!

desperaudio's picture
Submitted by desperaudio on February 20, 2013 - 10:58am

Always has been - right out of the get go. I've just never had the luxury of having one in my rig!!

gabeslotnick's picture
Submitted by gabeslotnick on February 20, 2013 - 10:58am

Definitely want one. Benchmark makes great gear.

manatee's picture
Submitted by manatee on February 20, 2013 - 11:13am

Is an awesome company, they make solid no fills AD/DAs.  Glad to just read about their products.

Bent Wookiee's picture
Submitted by Bent Wookiee on February 20, 2013 - 11:13am

...if I could listen to the Beach Boys on this great DAC!

mainframe's picture
Submitted by mainframe on February 20, 2013 - 11:16am

using a DAC1, now wanting a DAC2 !

charlie.carlosjimenez's picture
Submitted by charlie.carlosj... on February 20, 2013 - 11:17am

 

Pick Me! It sounds like its popular by demand. Thanks!

CJ

Chilli's picture
Submitted by Chilli on February 20, 2013 - 11:31am

Separate analog and digital. Dsd. What's not to like?

Lece's picture
Submitted by Lece on February 20, 2013 - 11:38am

Please.

ren1316's picture
Submitted by ren1316 on February 20, 2013 - 11:55am

Let it be me

Quoctbui's picture
Submitted by Quoctbui on February 20, 2013 - 12:13pm

Would love to win this!

stephsub's picture
Submitted by stephsub on February 20, 2013 - 12:16pm

I'm an happy owner of the great DAC1 USB but I think it's maybe time to up grade!

audiotweakfreak's picture
Submitted by audiotweakfreak on February 20, 2013 - 12:54pm

Looks sweet! Put me in the contest!

chazoramine's picture
Submitted by chazoramine on February 20, 2013 - 1:30pm

this sounds better than my onkyo receiver? I would guess, probably.

Crossing my fingers the interweb gods let me win this!

Dr. Spivey's picture
Submitted by Dr. Spivey on February 20, 2013 - 1:50pm

A new DAC would be wonderful.

Grayfossil's picture
Submitted by Grayfossil on February 20, 2013 - 2:03pm

I can be Random

lostchord83's picture
Submitted by lostchord83 on February 20, 2013 - 2:23pm

I love this DAC . 

pbarach's picture
Submitted by pbarach on February 20, 2013 - 6:11pm

Neve had a standalone DAC

666666's picture
Submitted by 666666 on February 20, 2013 - 6:45pm

I'm in.

redsandvb's picture
Submitted by redsandvb on February 20, 2013 - 6:51pm

Whatta great prize!  cool

w allen's picture
Submitted by w allen on February 20, 2013 - 7:02pm

This would make a great birthday present for my dad! He needs a new pre-amp and could really use a great DAC like this.

capdever's picture
Submitted by capdever on February 20, 2013 - 7:10pm

This looks awesome!

howarth's picture
Submitted by howarth on February 20, 2013 - 7:40pm

sweepstakes

BudgetAudiophile's picture
Submitted by BudgetAudiophile on February 20, 2013 - 8:03pm

As a Budget Audiophile, I think winning a great product from Benchmark & Stereophile would be an awesome addition to the further education of my 6 yr old Budding Audiophile son.  He would love to hear some Miles Davis or Jack White pumping through this all purpose component!

ryanyim's picture
Submitted by ryanyim on February 20, 2013 - 8:06pm

DAC Needed... 

archiej's picture
Submitted by archiej on February 20, 2013 - 8:51pm

I am new to sterophile equipment and I am just starting to shop for equipment. The Benchmark Dac2 would be nice to win to start off building my system.

batman44's picture
Submitted by batman44 on February 20, 2013 - 9:33pm

    This is the exact DAC I'd purchase if I had a $2000 DAC budget. My fingers are crossed!

taitg's picture
Submitted by taitg on February 20, 2013 - 9:59pm

digital to analog... yes, please.

nile49's picture
Submitted by nile49 on February 20, 2013 - 10:05pm

but this ones mine! : )

clarus's picture
Submitted by clarus on February 20, 2013 - 10:15pm

Just what I needed!

om05964's picture
Submitted by om05964 on February 20, 2013 - 10:37pm

I really need a new DAC, as in I don't currently have one.

shelbyd's picture
Submitted by shelbyd on February 20, 2013 - 11:03pm

Gimme 'da DAC--please.

dac's picture
Submitted by dac on February 20, 2013 - 11:45pm

+1

haimoc's picture
Submitted by haimoc on February 21, 2013 - 2:55am

Please count me in.  Thanks.

eatapc's picture
Submitted by eatapc on February 21, 2013 - 4:27am

Great contest. Count me in.

mr_bill's picture
Submitted by mr_bill on February 21, 2013 - 5:53am

logged in and ready!

Bill H324's picture
Submitted by Bill H324 on February 21, 2013 - 7:00am

A DAC to die for would round things out nicely!

morthall's picture
Submitted by morthall on February 21, 2013 - 7:38am

Fingers crossed... :o)

JohnBal's picture
Submitted by JohnBal on February 21, 2013 - 8:13am

Like Benchmark. Good luck everyone.

sharksfan's picture
Submitted by sharksfan on February 21, 2013 - 10:08am

Thanks for the opportunity

amadeuswus's picture
Submitted by amadeuswus on February 21, 2013 - 10:37am

which probably uses a Benchmark product or two.  A DAC2 would be the perfect stablemate for my DAC1 Pre. 

d.strohmeier's picture
Submitted by d.strohmeier on February 21, 2013 - 11:48am

the little bits.

MickeC's picture
Submitted by MickeC on February 21, 2013 - 12:36pm

...the color?

B9at627's picture
Submitted by B9at627 on February 21, 2013 - 12:42pm

...a contest for people outside the 50 United States and District of Columbia?

 

like me, for example.  

brett_s's picture
Submitted by brett_s on February 21, 2013 - 1:15pm

enter me in the drawing!

Derp_jenny's picture
Submitted by Derp_jenny on February 21, 2013 - 1:38pm

I wouldn't mind if I owned this.

gionaz's picture
Submitted by gionaz on February 21, 2013 - 2:22pm

congrats for the review

gionaz

rgcards's picture
Submitted by rgcards on February 21, 2013 - 2:51pm

nice product

trick211's picture
Submitted by trick211 on February 21, 2013 - 3:18pm

Yes Please!

BrandonD's picture
Submitted by BrandonD on February 21, 2013 - 4:14pm

Would be an excellent addition.

eeifb's picture
Submitted by eeifb on February 21, 2013 - 4:29pm

Awesome pre-amp DAC combo! plus DSD support!

etienne_leflore@sbcglobal.net's picture
Submitted by etienne_leflore... on February 21, 2013 - 5:30pm

Wow what a DAC and DSD device. Way to go Benchmark!!

beek's picture
Submitted by beek on February 21, 2013 - 5:54pm

I have been tinkin bout pickin one of these up

tcharvet's picture
Submitted by tcharvet on February 21, 2013 - 8:16pm

I will be waiting for it in the mail :)

jeffreyfranz's picture
Submitted by jeffreyfranz on February 21, 2013 - 8:47pm

I want it, I want it!

jayyy's picture
Submitted by jayyy on February 21, 2013 - 10:11pm

I hope you have a wonderful day.  smiley

count.de.monet's picture
Submitted by count.de.monet on February 21, 2013 - 11:32pm

Best prize ever!

liav.teichner's picture
Submitted by liav.teichner on February 22, 2013 - 2:53am

Wouldn't it be nice if we were older?

jazar666's picture
Submitted by jazar666 on February 22, 2013 - 3:35am

awesome!!

marci's picture
Submitted by marci on February 22, 2013 - 4:33am

sweeeet

egg3000's picture
Submitted by egg3000 on February 22, 2013 - 4:51am

Come on Stereophile!

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