Benchmark
LA4
Introduced 2019$2,599 MSRP
Ultra-low-noise, low-distortion solid-state line amplifier from Benchmark Media Systems with a 256-step relay-controlled attenuator and measured performance among the best ever published for a preamp.
MSRP
$2,599
Used market · Excellent
$1,800est.
-31% vs MSRP
as of Aug 17, 2026MSRP to used market
From $2,599 at launch to $1,800 today (estimated).
Specifications
- Type
- solid-state line stage
- Inputs
- 2x XLR, 2x RCA
- Outputs
- 2x XLR, 1x RCA
- Topology
- low-noise discrete gain stages, 256-step relay attenuator
- Weight
- 8 lbs
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