LA4 PREAMPLIFIER
BENCHMARK L44, Black or Silver: £2999
The LA4 is a streamlined, line-amplifier-only variant of Benchmark Media’s renowned HPA4. Purpose-built to bridge the gap between reference-quality converters and power amplifiers, it offers uncompromising performance in a minimalist design.
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Remote Control (sold separately)
Low-Noise Line Amplifier
256-Step Fully-Balanced Relay Gain Control
Precision Timed Relay Closures
Precision Metal Film Resistors
Gold-Contact Relays
Touch Screen Control
2x Balanced Stereo Line Inputs
2x Unbalanced Stereo Line Inputs
1x Balanced Stereo Line Output
1x Unbalanced Stereo Line Output
1x Balanced Mono Sum Output
2x Bidirectional 12V Trigger Ports
The LA4 uses the highest-quality gold-contact relays and is equipped with relay gain control, input selection, and muting. Thus, it ensures minimal distortion and noise across its entire volume range.
The gain control system offers 256 precise steps of 0.5 dB increments, with independent controls for input gain and left/right output levels. The precisely timed relay closures guarantee a smooth and seamless volume curve, delivering ultimate precision and performance.
The LA4 is the ideal companion for Benchmark’s DAC3 HGC, making it a perfect choice for those seeking unmatched clarity and transparency in their signal path.
LA4 SPECIFICATIONS
SNR:
20-20 kHz (unweighted) @ > 135 dB
Frequency Response:
-0.003 dB at 10 Hz, -0.001 dB at 20 kHz
THD:
< -125 dB (0.00006%)
Impedance:
60 Ohms
Noise:
< 1.9 uV at Unity Gain, 20-20 kHz
Max Voltage:
20 Vrms (+28 dBu)
Crosstalk:
< -133 dB @ 1 kHz, -116 dB @ 10 kHz
Dimensions:
220 x 99 x 212mm (WxHxD inc feet), 3.63kg
FINISHES:
Anodised Black, Natural Aluminium
warranty:
2 Years