THX Achromatic™ Audio Amplifier Technology
Introducing the Benchmark AHB2 – The world’s first amplifier featuring
THX Achromatic™ Audio Amplifier technology.
Benchmark Media Systems is one of only a few companies whose products have been enthusiastically received by both audiophiles as well as audio production professionals. Their digital converters are used for critical monitoring in professional recording and post-production environments which include the world famous Abbey Road Studios and Skywalker Sound. Benchmark’s converters are essentially free of noise and distortion and when the company decided to launch its first power amplifier, they wanted performance that matched or exceeded that of its converters ensuring that nothing would get in the way of the music. Thus a remarkable partnership of innovation was born between THX and Benchmark, the result of which is the AHB2 amplifier.
THX AAA™ delivers the most accurate performance of any amplification technology now available revealing every detail of even the most dynamic hi-resolution content.
THX Achromatic is a patented all analog amplifier technology that minimizes distortion to vanishingly low levels (0.0001% @ 1 kHz). In addition to being impeccably quiet and accurate, the THX circuit reduces power wasted as heat allowing for a more efficient and compact design that operates at lower temperatures.
The AHB2 truly delivers everything that demanding audiophiles could want – unparalleled detail, nearly immeasurable noise and stable performance even when driving heavy and difficult loudspeaker loads to full output.
Reviewing press give the AHB2 much praise for its astonishing performance:
“The Class G (THX) AAA Amplifier could go down in audio history”
- Keith Howard
“The S/N ratio was about 131.6 dB. Pretty impressive, and this is the lowest output noise level I have seen in any power amplifier I have measured!”
- Bascom H. King (BHK Labs)
“The transients were dead-on accurate — without the shrillness I often hear in bipolar amps. The AHB2’s sonic character is dynamic, open, with quick, taut bass — yet with the silky ease of the best tube amp. But tube amps don’t have the energy and speed in the transients, nor bass, that the Benchmark possesses.”
- John Gatski (Everything Audio)
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AXPONA 2024 Chicago - April 12-14
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.
CANJAM 2024 New York - March 9-10
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.
David and McKenzie Siau
"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.