9/24/14 - Live Demonstration
The AHB2 and SMS1 will be demonstrated at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest October 10-12, 2014. Come experience this stunning combination in person. Meet Sales Manager Rory Rall and Speaker Designer Dave MacPherson. Enter to win a Benchmark DAC (1 winner per show). We will be accepting orders for the AHB2 at the show.
9/24/14 - Product Display
The AHB2 and SMS1 will be on display at the AES Convention in LA October 9-12, 2014. Stop by booth 1421 to meet John Siau and other members of the engineering team. Enter to win a Benchmark DAC (1 winner per show). We will be accepting orders for the AHB2 at the show.
Read the full AHB2 product description or the latest articles on the amplifier.
9/24/14 - Live Demonstration
The AHB2 and SMS1 will be demonstrated at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest October 10-12, 2014. Come experience this stunning combination in person. Meet Sales Manager Rory Rall and Speaker Designer Dave MacPherson. Enter to win a Benchmark DAC (1 winner per show). We will be accepting orders for the AHB2 at the show.
9/24/14 - Product Display
The AHB2 and SMS1 will be on display at the AES Convention in LA October 9-12, 2014. Stop by booth 1421 to meet John Siau and other members of the engineering team. Enter to win a Benchmark DAC (1 winner per show). We will be accepting orders for the AHB2 at the show.
7/31/14 - Final Stages of Testing
The AHB2 is currently undergoing the final stages of testing at independent labs. We are also awaiting the arrival of some custom components. We will be releasing production units when components arrive and testing is completed.
7/28/14 - Surround Sound Demonstration
Three Benchmark AHB2 amplifiers were demonstrated in a surround sound system at the Capital Audiofest. The system included three Benchmark AHB2 amplifiers driving Legacy Expression and Legacy Studio HD loudspeakers. Read the full article.
7/30/14 - AHB2 Application Note
Read our latest Application Note describing the unique topology of the AHB2: "A Radical Approach to Power Amplification" and join the discussion on Facebook.
7/31/14 - Final Stages of Testing
The AHB2 is currently undergoing the final stages of testing at independent labs. We are also awaiting the arrival of some custom components. We will be releasing production units when components arrive and testing is completed.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
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.
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