Benchmark DAC1 now available with USB

[gregeas]

Thanks for the response, Elias. So in the real world the key is to output one audio stream at a time, through a software program like J River Media Center, correct? Will Windows system sounds playing at the same time (for example, if an email arrives in Outlook) result in Kmixer chicanery? My RME soundcard always went haywire in that situation, and I wonder if this is the cause.

Also, are there specific optimal settings for the media software when playing back FLAC files, for example? Is it ideal to upsample to the DAC1?

[dw8083]

Hi Elias,

It would be great to see Benchmark come to the Head-fi show in San Jose in April!

-David

[The Monkey]

Originally Posted by dw8083

Hi Elias,

It would be great to see Benchmark come to the Head-fi show in San Jose in April!

-David

It will be great to see Benchmark at the International Meet.

[EliasGwinn]

Originally Posted by gregeas

Thanks for the response, Elias. So in the real world the key is to output one audio stream at a time, through a software program like J River Media Center, correct? Will Windows system sounds playing at the same time (for example, if an email arrives in Outlook) result in Kmixer chicanery? My RME soundcard always went haywire in that situation, and I wonder if this is the cause.

Also, are there specific optimal settings for the media software when playing back FLAC files, for example? Is it ideal to upsample to the DAC1?

One audio stream at a time is a good idea. Windows system sounds, though incredibly annoying, shouldn't cause any problems with the audio however. The sounds are 44/16, so as long as your audio is at least 44/1 kHz, your audio won't be converted. It will be invaded for the duration of the system sound only.

As for recommended players, we will be implementing a section of the website outlining the popular players, their tested performance, and recommended configurations.

[EliasGwinn]

Originally Posted by The Monkey

It will be great to see Benchmark at the International Meet.

yes, Benchmark will be there.

[Andrew_WOT]

Originally Posted by EliasGwinn

USB protocol was not designed to stream data fluently and consistent; it was designed to transfer 'bursts' of data.

Isn't that the case for Bulk transfer type only, and not Isochronous?

[greenleaf]

Originally Posted by EliasGwinn

As for recommended players, we will be implementing a section of the website outlining the popular players, their tested performance, and recommended configurations.

awsome Foobar will be included, for sure?

[smeggy]

I wonder if these gems of information will finally put to rest all the debates about kmixer, asio and kernel streaming in regard to which sounds best.

[gregeas]

Yeah, after all the hoops I jumped through to avoid Kmixer, I find out its a myth...?

[milkpowder]

Originally Posted by gregeas

Yeah, after all the hoops I jumped through to avoid Kmixer, I find out its a myth...?

The myth has been busted! I'm telling you, it's all placebo effect! Everyone can go back to using iTunes now