Feed-Forward Error Correction
The Benchmark AHB2 power amplifier and HPA4 headphone amplifier both feature feed-forward error correction. This correction system is an important ...
Audio Application Notes
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Balanced vs. Unbalanced Analog Interfaces
For analog audio, balanced XLR interfaces are vastly superior to unbalanced RCA interfaces. If you look at the back of any Benchmark product, you w...
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Relay-Controlled Volume - The Ultimate Solution for Analog Audio
Benchmark has introduced a new analog volume control circuit that features a 256-step relay-controlled attenuator and a 16-step relay-controlled bo...
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Calculating the Performance of an Amplifier-Speaker Combination - Example 2
This application note can serve as an example for calculating the maximum sound pressure levels and noise output levels for any amplifier/speaker c...
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A Look Inside the New ES9028PRO Converter Chip and the New DAC3
This application note examines the differences between the ES9018 and the new ES9028PRO. It also compares the Benchmark DAC2 and DAC3 to demonstrat...
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Calculating the Performance of an Amplifier-Speaker Combination
In this application note we calculate the maximum output level and noise level produced by an amplifier/loudspeaker combination. Use this example f...
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Power Amplifiers - A "First Watt" ABX Test
Using a double-blind ABX test, we verified that there was a clearly audible difference between two amplifiers at an output level of just 0.01 watt.
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Audio Myth - Balanced Headphone Amplifiers are Better
Benchmark does not offer balanced headphone outputs on any of its products. The reason for this is that a voltage-balanced interface serves no usef...
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The CE Mark - What Does it Mean, and Why Should I Care?
Why is the CE Mark Important? Many electronic products have a "CE" mark affixed to the product. This mark is mandatory in European markets, but i...
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