Benchmark SMS1 Loudspeakers - Discontinued Amplifiers The attenuators optimize the gain

The attenuators optimize the gain staging between the DAC3 and the power amplifier

The DAC2 DX combines active analog gain control

Four balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to create each balanced analog output

Heavy Duty Locking Banana Plugs on one end

large toroidal transformers

Benchmark SMS1 Loudspeakers - Discontinued Amplifiers The attenuators optimize the gainWe are sorry to announce that the SMS1 has been discontinued. SMS1 When Benchmark decided to add a speaker to our line, the goal was simple in concept, but would require careful implementation. We would build on the attributes of our favorite speakers. Then take the art and engineering a step further. We needed to combine enjoyable voicing, great imaging, powerful dynamics, and solid bass response in ONE new speaker, a speaker we would want to own and