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Visit us at AXPONA 2024

• April 12-14, 2024
• Schaumburg Convention Center, Chicago, IL
• Two Benchmark Rooms, Three Locations!
• Room 620 - Benchmark and Studio Electric Loudspeakers
• Room 1145 - Benchmark and Porzilli Audio Note Line Array
• Expo Hall - Booth 8216 - Benchmark HPA4 and Meze Audio Headphones

Win a DAC3 B

Visit us at AXPONA and enter to win a DAC3 B

One winner per show. One entry per person. You do not need to be present to win. Drawing will take place 7 days after the show ends. Winner is responsible for taxes. Must be a USA or CA resident. Winner will be notified by email. Telephone number will be used if we cannot reach you by email. Telephone number will not be used for any other purpose.

Head-Fi Presents the World's Premier Headphone Audio Show

If you enjoy listening with headphones, a CANJAM show should be on your bucket list. Register for a CANJAM show today!

When you go, be sure to visit the Benchmark booth. We will be showing our reference-quality HPA4 headphone amplifier and DAC3 converter. This signal chain defines the state of the art when it comes to transparency, low noise, and low distortion. To top it off, the HPA4 has the power to drive the most difficult headphones with ease.

All the Best Headphones at One Booth!

As usual, we will have all of the newest and hottest headphones at the Benchmark booth. You will be able to make side-by-side comparisons to find out which headphones are best for you. You can even try those "hard to drive" headphones to see just how well they are handled by the Benchmark HPA4. Try all the best headphones at one booth so that you can make direct comparisons. Warning - the Benchmark Booth is a popular spot, get there early!

We are Giving Away a Benchmark DAC3 B ($1,899.00 value)

While you are at the Benchmark booth, enter to win a Benchmark DAC3 B.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

David Paul Siau - June 25, 1983 - July 17, 2022

McKenzie Joy Siau - December 30, 2020 - July 17, 2022

On the evening of July 17, 2022, my oldest son David Paul Siau gave the ultimate sacrifice of love when he knowingly gave his life to save those he loved. He took three shots from a 12 gauge shotgun so that his wife, children and sister could be spared.

David is survived by his wife Christy Siau and their two oldest children, ages 6 and 3. His 18-month old daughter McKenzie was killed within moments of David. I have no doubt that David and McKenzie entered into God’s glory hand in hand.

My daughter-in-law Christy Siau was shot and nearly killed in the incident. We are grateful that she is now out of the hospital making a full recovery.

In the end, my daughter Christina Siau fought the attacker with a knife and prevailed. She sustained many knife injuries and it is a miracle that she lived. She is now out of the hospital and making a full recovery.

We ask your prayers for the healing of physical and emotional scars. We have been overwhelmed by the love people have shown to our family during this difficult time.

Brands to Look Out for at CanJam 2019

"If you’re on the lookout for a new power amp, headphone amp, DAC or line converter, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Benchmark Media stand at this year’s CanJam."

"The HPA4 Headphone / Line Amplifier is an absolute must see… or listen!"

- OuterAudio.com

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is the largest high-end audio show in North America. The three-day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, The Expo Hall featuring The Record Fair, a dedicated Ear Gear Expo,  seminars and live musical performances. Whether you’re a serious audiophile, a newcomer to high-end audio or simply a music lover, you’ll find everything you need to immerse yourself in your favorite sounds.

The event features over 185 high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Marketplace and Ear Gear Expo play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs.

April 12 - 14, 2019
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
​Schaumburg, IL

Benchmark has introduced several new products in the past 12 months:

• At CanJam NYC for the first time the new DAC3 B is the latest addition to the award-wining DAC3 family. It is specifically designed to compliment the HPA4 and the new LA4, but has many other applications.

• At CanJam NYC for the first time the HPA4 headphone amplifier was introduced summer of 2018. But, due to its ground-breaking performance, you will find it being used by many headphone vendors at this year's show.

• Resonantly announced - The LA4 is our newest preamplifier. This new line amplifier is an HPA4 without the headphone outputs.

BENCHMARK INTRODUCES SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS

• Announced at RMAF 2018 (Oct. 5) - The LA4 is our newest line amplifier. This new line amplifier is an HPA4 without the headphone outputs.

• Announced at RMAF 2018 (Oct. 5) - The new DAC3 B is the latest addition the the award-wining DAC3 family. It is specifically designed to compliment the HPA4 and the new LA4, but has many other applications.

• New to AES - The HPA4 headphone amplifier is new to AES. It was introduced in April 2018.

RMAF 2018 Show Report

Benchmark products were in use in many booths and rooms this year at RMAF. Many vendors chose to use our equipment to drive their headphones and loudspeakers.

Take a photo tour of the many Benchmark systems at RMAF 2018!

• NEW PRODUCT - The LA4 is our newest preamplifier. This new line amplifier is an HPA4 without the headphone outputs.

• NEW PRODUCT - The new DAC3 B is the latest addition the the award-wining DAC3 family. It is specifically designed to compliment the HPA4 and the new LA4, but has many other applications.

• NEW to RMAF - The HPA4 headphone amplifier is new to RMAF. It was introduced after the 2017 show. But, due to its ground-breaking performance, you will find it being used by many headphone vendors at this year's show.

PRESS RELEASE

October 5, 2018

Denver, Co.

Today at RMAF, Benchmark Media Systems announced two new products.

The first is the LA4 line amplifier/preamplifier. The second is the DAC3 B D/A converter.

We had an amazing time at our very first CanJam!

The HPA4 was introduced at CanJam SoCal 2018 and was enthusiastically received! There was a line of people waiting to listen to the HPA4 all weekend long.

“WOW! Lots of clean power! The best thing I’ve heard all day!” “Amazing precision and detail!” “It’s really clean! Really flat and clean! I can hear everything!” “Best volume control I’ve ever experienced!” “Very honest!” “Powerful” “impressive” “DUDE WOW!!”

These are a just a few of the comments from the enthusiastic crowd at the Benchmark booth. We share their excitement about the HPA4 and look forward to its launch in June 2018!

AES 143rd International Convention - NYC 2017

Benchmark demonstrated the Benchmark DAC3 D/A converter and two Benchmark AHB2 power amplifiers driving a pair of PMC MB2S passive monitors. This combination may be the best playback system we have heard anywhere. The low-distortion performance of the PMC monitors compliments the ultra-clean Benchmark signal chain.

This year the show was co-located with the NAB show and it was definitely the busiest AES show in many years.

We want to extend our thanks to everyone who stopped in and visited us at our booth!

XFI Show - Veldhoven, Holland

Helios Pro Audio Solutions demonstrated Benchmark AHB2 power amplifiers and DAC3 Preamplifiers at the 2017 XFI show in Veldhoven, Holland. The show ran September 30 through October 1, 2017.

Three days before the official launch, the DC Hi-Fi Group got a sneak preview of Benchmark new DAC3 HGC D/A converter!

The group members took turns listening to the DAC3 using a variety of headphones. Several members had brought their favorite headphones and they got to try them with the new DAC3 HGC. The new D/A converter received many compliments from the members.

"RMAF 2016 Recap - Mile-High Music..!"

"Benchmark Media stocked their room with their DAC2 HGC DAC ($1,995) and a pair of AHB2 mono amplifiers ($5,990/pr) powering a pair of the new Martin Logan Impression 11a electrostatic loudspeakers ($9,995/pr)."

"The Benchmark electronics did a fine job driving the MLs, with a quick and transparent sound."

"Very nice…"

 - Marty Feldmann, Connoisseur Corner

At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest attendees were able to experience the latest in transparent electronics from Benchmark in 3 rooms. They listened to the Martin Logan Impression ESL11a speakers driven by the award winning Benchmark DAC2 D/A converter and AHB2 power amp in room 1000. Also in room 1000, for all the headphone listeners, we had the DAC2’s outstanding headphone amp driving a pair of Audeze headphones.  In room 1005, Studio-Electric displayed their latest loudspeaker models driven by the DAC2/AHB2 combo.   3beez, in room 1015,  also demonstrated their latest in Music Management, the Wax Box 4 Special Edition system which could be heard through the Benchmark DAC2DX digital-to-analog converter and AHB2 power amplifier. If you were able to attend we would love to hear your feedback, please contact us!

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Visit Benchmark at Booth 806 for your chance to win a DAC2 L! 

Phil Collins - remastered via Abbey Road's Benchmark converters

"At work on the Phil Collins remasters in Abbey Road's mastering studio were (l-r): mastering engineer Miles Showell; artist/curator Phil Collins; and producer Nick Davis."

HRA System - "I loved the open, colorful, well-balanced, and immediate sound of this system." - Art Dudley, Stereophile

"I was happy to have finally heard the Benchmark AHB2 power amp that Kal Rubinson and so many others have raved about."

OUR AXPONA 2016 WINNER IS...

Greg Norstad

Greg is an audiophile, owner of Rushford Hardware, and our AXPONA 2016 winner! 

Greg is an audiophile and the owner of Rushford Hardware.