Benchmark
Explore Benchmark vintage audio equipment in the Vintage Technology Archive.
Models
Dacs
- DAC1 — Benchmark DAC1: a 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converter with UltraLock clocking that became a control-room staple. Pro-audio reference at a working price.
Speakers
- SMS1 — JBL SMS1 Soundzone — complete business music system with 80W sub, four 10W satellites, AutoWarmth and Page Ducking.
Other Models
- ADC1 USB — Benchmark ADC1 USB two-channel 24-bit/192 kHz A/D converter with driverless USB 1.1, UltraLock clocking, and 0.0003% distortion.
- DAC1 PRE — Benchmark DAC1 PRE — 24-bit/192kHz DAC with analog RCA input, HPA-2 headphone amp, USB/TOSLink/SPDIF. $1,575–$1,595 when new.
- DAC1 USB — Benchmark DAC1 USB (2007): 24-bit/192kHz studio DAC with driverless USB 1.1, AES/BNC/TOSlink inputs, HPA2 headphone amp. $1,275 new.
- MPA1 — Benchmark MPA1 two-channel transformerless mic preamp — stepped 0–74 dB gain, <0.0005% THD, 10 lbs half-rack, praised by Mix for transparency.
- PRE420 — Benchmark PRE420 four-channel mic preamp with stereo mix and solo busses in 1RU — low-noise, ribbon-friendly, phantom-hot-plug protected.