Benchmark LA4
Best line-level preamplifier for audiophiles seeking absolute signal transparency and purity.
This is the ultimate transparent bridge between your DAC and power amp, stripping away the noise and coloration that plague lesser preamps. You sacrifice the warm, euphonic distortion of tube-based gear, but you gain a surgical, high-fidelity accuracy that reveals exactly what your recordings were meant to sound like.
$2950.00
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Who it's for
- Users preferring streamlined, modern touchscreen controls over physical buttons
- Audiophiles demanding absolute signal purity and zero coloration
- Listeners requiring perfect channel balance at every volume level
Who should skip it
- Owners needing integrated digital-to-analog conversion or phono stages
- Decor-focused buyers seeking an aesthetically striking centerpiece
- Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing value over reference-grade performance
Performance breakdown
Signal Transparency
Virtually invisible in the signal path for absolute sonic neutrality.
Noise Floor
Industry-leading specs ensure your music emerges from a silent background.
Volume Precision
Relay-controlled steps provide perfect channel balance at any listening level.
Channel Separation
Dual mono architecture delivers a wide, stable, and immersive soundstage.
System Integration
Versatile output options and trigger support simplify complex high-end setups.
Build Integrity
Compact, robust engineering designed for long-term reliability and performance.
Key Specs
THD
< -125 dB (0.00006%)
SNR
> 135 dB, unweighted, 20-20 kHz
Frequency Response
-0.003 dB at 10 Hz, -0.001 dB at 20 kHz
Bandwidth
exceeds 0.1 Hz to 500 kHz
Output Impedance
60 Ohms
Output Noise
< 1.9 uV at Unity Gain, 20-20 kHz
Maximum Input and Output Voltage
20 Vrms (+28 dBu)
Dimensions
8.65" W x 3.88" H x 8.33" D
Typical Input Power
12W
Maximum Input Power
17W
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