Secrets Q&A with John Siau of Benchmark Media Systems
- Sumit Chawla, PH.D., January 6, 2022
"Benchmark Media Systems is a small but accomplished audio manufacturer headquartered in Syracuse, New York...
They have built their reputation over the last almost 40 years on designing and producing audio equipment of exceptional transparency and performance...
Secrets contributor Sumit Chawla recently caught up with Benchmark’s VP and Chief Designer, John Siau to get a little more in-depth on several subjects."
Q: "Benchmark is one of the few companies that publishes an extensive set of measurements, but you also balance that with subjective testing. Can you talk about the equipment, the listening room, and the process for subjective testing?"
Q: "Was there ever a time where you learned something from a subjective test that was not captured by measurements?"
Q: "You conducted some listening tests to determine whether distortion in the “First Watt” was audible. What test material did you use for this, and what did you find?"
Q: "The AHB2 amplifier incorporates THX Audio Achromatic Amplifier technology. When and how did the partnership with THX come about?"
Q: "Linear power supplies have been and remain quite popular in high-end devices. You favor switch-mode power supplies. When and why did you make this switch?"
... and more!
Read the full interview here →
