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New Benchmark DAC1 USB running pretty hot

post #1 of 6
7/5/10 at 8:58am
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I have a new DAC1 USB that is running pretty hot, even after only an hour of use. Is this normal? I understand they don't have a power off switch, they are in standby mode when not in use so they draw a small amount of power but mine seems to be running quite toasty.
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post #2 of 6
7/5/10 at 9:01am

A dangerous question to answer, because "pretty hot" is unclear, and who wouldn't hate to be the person to reassure you everything's ok when it isn't? But then, it's probably fine ;-)

 

You might want to ask at the Benchmark forums.  Elias and Rory and co. are all really helpful.  I think you'll also find a thread asking the same question, which may have specifics that match yours.

 

I have a DAC1PRE and it seems to run pretty hot. (Crazy about it, btw, and think these things tend to be underrated 'round here).  I'm all for powering down in the summer.
 


Edited by Choronzon - 7/5/10 at 9:03am
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post #3 of 6
7/5/10 at 9:41am
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Lol whoops "pretty hot" isn't too specific. Thanks for your advice, I'll check out Benchmark's forums. For the record, I love my DAC1 also!
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post #4 of 6
7/5/10 at 9:45am

No problem on specifics -- I wouldn't know what kind of thermometer to use, either. I was reassured via the Benchmark forums (not my question, but just reading) to accept my own version of "pretty hot".  The device has performed flawlessly so far (it's only several months old at this point).

 

Edit: I just looked at the forums -- there are a couple of threads you might find relevant.  The one I was looking at was http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/discuss/forum/dac1-pre-dac1-hdr/dac1-hdr-power-question .  I also saw that Benchmark is closed July 5th.  Not that they necessarily answer forum-support questions first-day anyway.


Edited by Choronzon - 7/5/10 at 9:56am
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post #5 of 6
7/5/10 at 10:03am

I also have a DAC1pre and read the Elias' answer about the same issue. Mind runs hot as well but other than that, everything works well. Why don't you give them a call to confirm? They are always very helpful.

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post #6 of 6
7/5/10 at 11:52am
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Originally Posted by Choronzon View Post

No problem on specifics -- I wouldn't know what kind of thermometer to use, either. I was reassured via the Benchmark forums (not my question, but just reading) to accept my own version of "pretty hot".  The device has performed flawlessly so far (it's only several months old at this point).

 

Edit: I just looked at the forums -- there are a couple of threads you might find relevant.  The one I was looking at was http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/discuss/forum/dac1-pre-dac1-hdr/dac1-hdr-power-question .  I also saw that Benchmark is closed July 5th.  Not that they necessarily answer forum-support questions first-day anyway.

 

 I read Elias's response. I'll give 'em a call tomorrow to confirm but I'll check out other forum posts there also. Thanks for your help!
 

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