Benchmark LA4 Line Amplifier

The LA4 is an all-analog line-level preamplifier that is designed to sit between a reference-quality D/A converter and a reference-quality power amplifier. No line-level preamplifier offers lower noise or lower distortion. Benchmark's flagship LA4 delivers the highest performance available at any price. The LA4 features a 256-step, fully-balanced, relay-switched volume control system. All inputs and outputs are fully-buffered with low-noise low-distortion balanced amplifiers. Every audio function is relay controlled in order to achieve the highest possible performance. The LA4 is currently shipping from stock. Overview The Ultimate Line Amplifier The LA4 is a line-level preamplifier that is designed to sit between a reference-quality D/A converter and a reference-quality power amplifier. This is not an easy task. Most hi-fi preamplifiers introduce significant noise and distortion due to the necessity to provide volume control and input switching. To solve this problem, the LA4 is co