[synfreak]

Hi Elias!

Just a thought of how to get things running later on in the EU, because of the new "energy save" laws over here.

They will force to have any product (at least "entertainmant electronics") must be very restrictive with their power-draw in stanby modes.
So, if the product doesn't have a dedicated "hard off" switch, the stand-by consumption must be limited to a very low draw (lets say ~1 Watt).

I don't have the correct numbers/values at hand, but maybe it would be a good idea to get in contact with your european distributers to sort that one out.

Greetings
Harald

P.S.:
Take a look at: https://www.zvei.org/fileadmin/user_...18_L339-45.pdf

From page 6:
Quote:

(a) Power consumption in ‘off mode’: Power consumption of equipment in any off-mode condition shall not exceed 1,00 W. (b) Power consumption in ‘standby mode(s)’: The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only a reactivation function, or providing only a reactivation function and a mere indication of enabled reactivation function, shall not exceed 1,00 W. The power consumption of equipment in any condition providing only information or status display, or providing only a combination of reactivation function and information or status display, shall not exceed 2,00 W.

Puuuhh, I hate this kind of "technocratic" language ...

 

[EliasGwinn]

Thanks Synfreak! I hadn't heard about this.

 

[synfreak]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliasGwinn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Synfreak! I hadn't heard about this.

Hi Elias!

Yeah, ...
I think MOST manufacturers from outside, and even the majority from inside the EU, haven't got that one on their business-plans ...

I'm not shure, how fast these plans will be forced, but if they kick in as estimated for the start of the next year, a lot of currently produced hardware will get some serious problems.

Harald

 

[Lord Chaos]

This post is only an attempt to get the last page of the thread to load, which it won't do using normal buttons.

Edit: for some reason the list shows a page 169, but it apparently doesn't really exist.

 

[Quaddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Chaos /img/forum/go_quote.gif This post is only an attempt to get the last page of the thread to load, which it won't do using normal buttons. Edit: for some reason the list shows a page 169, but it apparently doesn't really exist.

this is a known bug, where a phantom +1 page is created, but it doesnt exist, you are on the most current page.

OT: cant wait to see the dac1 HDR in black, any renders/photos yet benchmark?

 

[hh83917]

I've received my DAC1 HRD today and it's working great. The volume adjustment is much more precise now and having a remote is very convenient.

Elias, quick question, is there a reason for changing the optical out port from the retractable cover on the DAC1 PRE to the small detachable cover like the one on the original DAC1?

Not like it matters a lot, but I personally found these detachable optical port cover inconvenient because they are small and I can loose it easily.

Example:

DAC1 USB, DAC1 PRE

DAC1, DAC1 HDR

Thanks,
Howard.

 

[Quaddy]

/\ congrats on getting the HDR!!!

please post Photos of the unit and the remote, what colour did you choose?

 

[EliasGwinn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hh83917 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've received my DAC1 HRD today and it's working great. The volume adjustment is much more precise now and having a remote is very convenient. Elias, quick question, is there a reason for changing the optical out port from the retractable cover on the DAC1 PRE to the small detachable cover like the one on the original DAC1? Not like it matters a lot, but I personally found these detachable optical port cover inconvenient because they are small and I can loose it easily. Example: DAC1 USB, DAC1 PRE DAC1, DAC1 HDR Thanks, Howard.

The 'garage-door' optical ports were susceptible to breaking. The hinged-door broke on too many units, so we are currently using the original style on all units.

All the best,
Elias

 

[hh83917]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliasGwinn /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 'garage-door' optical ports were susceptible to breaking. The hinged-door broke on too many units, so we are currently using the original style on all units. All the best, Elias

I see, that sound like a good reason to use the traditional optical port. I never had the 'garage-door' port break on me, but it's good to know that Benchmark chooses long-lasting over convenience, because I would have done the same too. Thank you for the quick explanation and I am very happy with the new volume control.

Best regards,
Howard.

 

[hh83917]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaddy /img/forum/go_quote.gif /\ congrats on getting the HDR!!! please post Photos of the unit and the remote, what colour did you choose?

Thanks, I got the silver one because it matches the iMac better and less apparent when it gets dusty.

Few photos of the HDR as requested:
Front

Back

Accessories (basically the same as the other DAC1s other than the extra remote)

Remote (not the prettiest but gets the job done)

Remote closer shot (there's on/off, input switch, volume up/down, and mute. I get the control I've wanted for being a couch potato

)

Thanks,
Howard.

 

[Quaddy]

hey thanks howard, much appreciate the eye candy!! good job

enjoy

p.s. i see what you mean, with the sticking out optical plug bung

 

[Quaddy]

sry, dble post

 

[EliasGwinn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hh83917 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I see, that sound like a good reason to use the traditional optical port. I never had the 'garage-door' port break on me, but it's good to know that Benchmark chooses long-lasting over convenience, because I would have done the same too. Thank you for the quick explanation and I am very happy with the new volume control. Best regards, Howard.

Glad to hear it!

Let me know if you have any questions, especially regarding the remote. Have you played with the independenet dim control yet? The DAC1 HDR will remember its position even if you change the normal volume. Also, the soft-mute fades to and ramps from the dim setting. Cool, eh?

All the best,
Elias

 

[lamikeith]

Those wondering what the DAC1 HDR looks like in black can wonder no more:

DAC1 HDR | Benchmark Media Systems, Inc.
DAC1 HDR Photo Gallery | Benchmark Media Systems, Inc.

Enjoy!

 

[hh83917]

@Quaddy: Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

@Elias: Yes, I've just learned about the mute buttons. They are indeed very cool. It will remember the last volume position, which is nice. Also, I found the dim setting pretty useful. I can now press a button and it will go to the preset dim level I've set it as and answer a quick incoming call.

Another difference I found on the PRE and the HDR is that the HDR does not have auto standby after 15 seconds.

Elias, can you explain a little about the "Phase-Accurate Multi-Track and 5.1" and how do one hooks up a 5.1 for listening (for future references)? Thanks.


Regards,
Howard.