Benchmark Announces Two New Products at RMAF 2018
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.
LA4 Line Amplifier
The LA4 features relay controlled volume and relay controlled input and output switching. It leverages the fully-balanced 256-step attenuators that were introduced earlier this year in the HPA4. According to Sales Manager, Rory Rall, "The HPA4 has been embraced by headphone enthusiasts, but we found that many audiophiles were buying the HPA4 for use as a preamplifier. The HPA4 line stage is pristine and audiophiles have been reporting significant improvements when replacing other preamplifiers." According to Benchmark VP, John Siau, "The LA4 is built on the HPA4 platform. We have eliminated the headphone outputs but have kept the line amplifier unchanged. The LA4 is the perfect device to place between a DAC3 D/A converter and an AHB2 power amplifier. No other set of components will offer better measured performance at the system level. The sound is amazing!" The LA4 will retail for $2495.00 and will ship October 22, 2018.
DAC3 B D/A Converter
The DAC3 B is the latest addition to Benchmark's DAC3 product family. The DAC3 B is a fixed-gain 24-bit D/A converter with studio-level and consumer-level outputs. It offers the full performance of the flagship DAC3 HGC, but eliminates the headphone outputs, analog inputs, and volume functions. It adds a control lock function that can lock the controls to prevent tampering and accidental changes. According to Rall, "the DAC3 B is the perfect companion to the HPA4 headphone amplifier or the LA4 line amplifier." The DAC3 B and LA4 can be controlled in unison from a single Benchmark remote control. The DAC3 B will retail for $1695 and will ship October 22, 2018. According to Siau, "The very first DAC3 B will be delivered to the winner of our drawing at RMAF 2018. Serial number 1 will ship to this lucky winner on October 22."
Today at RMAF, EnjoytheMuscic.com presented Benchmark with their "Best of 2018 Award" for the DAC3 HGC. This award is on display in room 1000.
The Benchmark DAC3 B, LA4, AHB2 system can be auditioned at RMAF rooms 1000 and 8007.
The Benchmark DAC3 B, HPA4 headphone system can be auditioned at RMAF CANJAM tables 32, 33, 34, 66, 77, 78, 2001 and 2010.
Benchmark Media Systems is a privately held audio electronics manufacturer located in Syracuse, NY, USA since 1985. Benchmark products are shipped worldwide. visit https://benchmarkmedia.com for more information.
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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.