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Title: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: schwarcw on April 14, 2014, 08:48:03 AM

Greetings!

For sale is my Benchmark DAC 1.  An exceptional DAC that is also a headphone amp.  It's the rack mount version in black and in excellent condition.  I am the second owner.  rgpit (Ron) was the original owner.  It comes with the original box, packing and documentation.  I will attach actual photos later tonight.

  $500, local pickup.
More about the DAC !:

http://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-dac1-digital-to-analog-converter (http://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-dac1-digital-to-analog-converter)

Some images here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=benchmark+DAC+1&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=INdLU83aC-Lb2AWKvIDAAw&ved=0CAUQ_AU (https://www.google.com/search?q=benchmark+DAC+1&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=INdLU83aC-Lb2AWKvIDAAw&ved=0CAUQ_AU)

Mine is black with rack mounts.

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: TNRabbit on April 14, 2014, 12:43:06 PM

That is an outstanding price.  I have a DAC1 & they are the bees knees.

They usually command at least $850 used, so you're being very generous.  Good luck with the sale!  I suspect it won't last long at that price...

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: schwarcw on April 15, 2014, 10:26:19 AM

Thanks Gary!

I am hopeful that I can get a local sale on this.

Regards,

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: Reverend on April 15, 2014, 12:08:29 PM

Very nice Carl, good luck on your sale.  If I didn't just buy a new DAC i'd be all over that like Tom on a bad deal.   :laugh:

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: schwarcw on April 18, 2014, 08:59:05 PM

Good Friday Bump!

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: schwarcw on April 21, 2014, 08:40:58 PM

Here are some photos:

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/P4210103.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/schwarcw/media/P4210103.jpg.html)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/P4210101.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/schwarcw/media/P4210101.jpg.html)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/P4210100.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/schwarcw/media/P4210100.jpg.html)

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: renvar on April 22, 2014, 12:30:51 AM

nice speakers you got back there. What are those?

Thanks,

Renvar

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: MacGeek on April 22, 2014, 04:35:31 AM

Carl-did you upgrade?  What did you get?

Title: Re: BenchMark DAC 1 For Sale
Post by: schwarcw on April 22, 2014, 07:07:22 PM

The speakers are the elusive Sony SS-M7ES.  I happened upon these by chance.  Hard to find, but these are not high priced.  These were desgned by a Polk engineer, all Danish components, Seas, Peerless, 1% film caps and 1 1/2 thick MDF.  These things weigh about 70 lbs without stand.  I have the original stand which can be filled with lead shot.  A friend of mine owned them, I heard them and they became available in January.

A few of the Forum guys have heard these rgpit, bmwr75, gdv and non-prophet.  These are hard not to like.  They aren't the big Polks, which are undergoing an upgrade and taking a rest.  These speakers sound amazing with jazz, classical and female vocals.  They are not going to shake the house.  But the open, wide soundstage, image and depth make them very compelling. 

The limited edition (500 pair) Sony SS-M9ES version in gloss piano black sold in Japan for $16,000 a pair.  There is an article in Stereophile about the SS-M9ES.  Look here:  http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-es-ss-m9-loudspeaker (http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-es-ss-m9-loudspeaker)