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      SMS1 Review - Brent Butterworth, Sound Stage, RMAF 2014

      by Benchmark Media Systems October 17, 2014 1 min read

      SMS1 Speakers ~ SoundStage!

      SMS1 Review - Brent Butterworth, Sound Stage, RMAF 2014

       

      "Benchmark is known for digital-to-analog converters (DACs), but it's recently been expanding into other products, including the first amplifier to use THX's new high-efficiency, all-analog technology, and the new SMS1 minispeaker. The SMS1 is a rebranded and somewhat improved version of the Studio Electric SE Monitor. As designer David Macpherson, owner of Studio Electric, told me, Benchmark's engineers were able to refine the circuit-board layout and acquire parts with tighter tolerances. I thought the SMS1 pulled off the tough trick of sounding neutral yet very detailed and spacious."

      - Brent Butterworth, Sound Stage

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