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Benchmark HPA4 Headphone / Line Amplifier Pre Amplifier Benchmark HPA4 preamplifier and headphone amplifier with remote control for sale. Bought from Hey Now Hifi. Sold as no longer required. As new condition. Remote control included - not used. Two spare manufacturer fuses included. I've really enjoyed this amp. Powers any headphone including Audeze LCD4 and Hifiman Susvara. Works as an excellent pre amp. Powered ATC active monitors superbly well. Resolution and transparency are the words that come to mind. Condition as shown in photos. Available for sale now. Price negotiable - will drop pri
Should you buy at A$3,990, or are you paying a bit over the odds? Against your own recent comp set, this sits just above the A$3,898 75th percentile and well above the A$3,401 median, so I’d call it slightly ambitious, not outrageous.
That said, this is a genuinely respected headphone/line amp: Benchmark gear is prized for low noise, transparency, and measurement-first performance, so a clean like_new unit can be worth paying up for if you want a near-ideal reference piece. The upside here is condition—if it’s truly immaculate and complete, you’re paying for confidence as much as hardware, but I’d still expect a little room to negotiate at this level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Benchmark Media Systems traces its roots to 1983, when founder Allen H. Burdick launched the company as Benchmark Sound Company from a garage in Dallas, Texas. Burdick, a lifelong audio enthusiast, built the brand around meticulous engineering principles, evolving it into a dedicated hi-fi operation. Today, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, where it engineers, manufactures, and ships products, Benchmark upholds over four decades of American craftsmanship focused on precision audio reproduction.
The company specializes in a focused lineup of high-performance components, including flagship digital-to-analog converters like the DAC3 series, transparent preamplifiers such as the LA4, and the acclaimed AHB2 power amplifier—named in honor of Burdick himself. This streamlined portfolio avoids speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, concentrating instead on core electronics that prioritize signal integrity and minimal distortion.
Benchmark occupies a premium niche in the hi-fi market, revered by discerning audiophiles and measurement enthusiasts for its exceptional transparency, low noise, and top-tier objective performance. Positioned as a high-end boutique brand, it appeals to buyers who demand verifiable excellence over hype, consistently outperforming competitors in rigorous testing while delivering reliable, no-compromise sound.
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