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Which Benchmark products are right for me?

Where do I start?

Which model DAC should I buy?

The Benchmark Product Line

Benchmark manufactures DACs, preamplifiers and power amplifiers. This video explains the various models and recommends several different system configurations. It also explains the upgrade path if you wish to incrementally build the ultimate benchmark system.

Made in the USA

Benchmark products are designed, manufactured and shipped from our headquarters in Syracuse, NY, USA.

Watch the final assembly and test of a Benchmark HPA4 headphone amplifier. Our skilled technicians take pride in building durable and robust products for professional and hi-fi applications.

If you are using a separate preamplifier with your Benchmark DAC, then this video is for you!

Benchmark DACs Can Be Used With or Without a Separate Preamplifier

Most Benchmark DACs include preamplifier functions such as a volume control and audio input selection. These DACs are designed to directly drive virtually any audio power amplifier without the need for a separate preamplifier.

Nevertheless, if you chose to add an external preamplifier, you will want to change some of the programable features in your Benchmark DAC.

Learn How to Enable the Preamplifier Compatibility Functions in Your Benchmark DAC

All Benchmark DACs include special functions to make it easy to integrate a separate preamplifier. The DAC volume control, DIM function, and MUTE function can be bypassed collectively or individually, according to the needs of your system.