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by Benchmark Media Systems March 08, 2016 2 min read
Benchmark began in 1983 as the "Benchmark Sound Company", a small operation working out of a garage in Garland, Texas.
Our founder, Allen H. Burdick, began by building very high-performance audio equipment to meet the specialized needs of television broadcast facilities. The company quickly grew, and was incorporated as Benchmark Media Systems, March 5, 1985. Benchmark expanded into additional audio markets, and relocated to Allen's hometown, Syracuse, NY. To this day, all Benchmark products are designed, assembled and tested in our Syracuse facility.
by Benchmark Media Systems January 29, 2016 1 min read
Rory Rall shows a Storm Trooper the AHB2 power amplifier at the NAMM 2016 Show, and explains the new THX AAA Technology. Rory was heard to say: "These are the amplifiers that you are looking for."
by Benchmark Media Systems January 29, 2016 2 min read
Bennett is Director of
Front End Operations for Sound Forums.
Bennett visited our booth and dropped his card in our fishbowl, never expecting to win. Yesterday was his lucky day!
Rory emailed Bennett to let him know that he had won. Here was his response:
"Hey Rory, I checked my email... holy ...! Well, that's about as exciting as email gets. I didn't forget I dropped my business card into the fish bowl, but I had no hope. Hope leads to the dark side, or something."
by Benchmark Media Systems January 21, 2016 2 min read
The AHB2 power amplifier continues to win awards and accolades. This unique power amplifier features the patented THX AAA(TM) Technology. The amplifier represents the combined efforts of the Benchmark and THX engineering teams, and like all of our products, it is manufactured in Syracuse, NY, USA.
Benchmark's Rory Rall will be on hand to demonstrate the products and answer your questions.
by Benchmark Media Systems November 15, 2015 1 min read
Rick Slater from Audio by Rick Slater
by Benchmark Media Systems October 20, 2015 1 min read
Visit us at booth 836 and register for a chance to win a Benchmark DAC2 L D/A converter (a $1695.00 value). Drop a business card for a chance to win, one winner per show.
by Benchmark Media Systems May 28, 2015 1 min read
Here is our winner unboxing his new DAC1 HGC!
After hooking up his new DAC1 HGC, he had the following comments:
"I was satisfied with the sound I was getting from the Sabre DAC in my Oppo 105 while playing lossless wave files, but when I played those same files through the Benchmark DAC I was surprised at how much more detail was present. The Soundstage widened and the clarity was unbelievable. This is definitely a quality product and I would not hesitate to recommend it."
by Benchmark Media Systems April 02, 2015 3 min read
Visit Benchmark Media Systems in room 322 & the lobby-level Lakeshore Ballroom B at AXPONA, North America's Premier Event for Audiophiles and Music Lovers, April 24 - 26, 2015. We can't wait to see you there!
The Lakeshore B Ballroom will feature a very special multi-vendor high-resolution surround-sound demonstration featuring Benchmark conversion and amplification.
Room 322 is an all-Benchmark room featuring the DAC2 HGC preamplifier, the AHB2 power amplifier, and SMS1 speakers. Visitors to room 322 are eligible to win a Benchmark DAC1 HDR.
by Benchmark Media Systems November 12, 2014 1 min read
by Benchmark Media Systems October 01, 2014 1 min read
Stop by our booth and listen to our new AHB2 and SMS1. The Benchmark Pre-Engineered System High-Resolution Audio Music System is something you can't miss. Make sure to tell your friends too!
by Benchmark Media Systems September 30, 2014 2 min read
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.
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.
by Benchmark Media Systems September 15, 2014 1 min read
"I originally owned a standard BM1 when I flipped to the MDAC-I ran them together for weeks and soundwise there wasn't much in it tbh so my decision was based upon the extra facilities of the MDAC. The BM DAC2 and (tbh this is such a tired old cliche) has had me listening to my music collection all over again-very enjoyable sound, an observation last evening 'fun like vinyl'."
Pink Fish Media Member, cooky1257
by Benchmark Media Systems August 22, 2014 1 min read
Audiokarma Member, RichPA
by Benchmark Media Systems August 16, 2014 1 min read
In case you hadn't seen it, it's worth a quick read for those trying to stay up with some of the bit-rate/sample-rate discussions we've had here: Audio Myth - "24-bit Audio Has More Resolution Than 16-bit Audio" - sdolezalek
by Benchmark Media Systems July 31, 2014 2 min read
What’s the value of HD video without accompanying high-resolution sound?
Home theater screens continue to get bigger and the pixels multiply; it was only yesterday that 1080p was the standard and now 4K is gaining prominence. However, home audio sound technology hasn’t kept pace.
by Benchmark Media Systems August 01, 2011 2 min read
Garry Gill, Capital Audiofest with Matthew Wong
"I have built my own music server and loaded it with FLACs and connected it to the Benchmark. Works great!"