Benchmark Media Systems focuses on making DACs and amplifiers with transparent audio paths, wide-bandwidth, low-distortion and low-noise designs. Their products continue to define performance "benchmarks", for the pro and prosumer industry.

Starting in 1978, Benchmark Media Systems Inc is leading manufacturer of precision audio electronics providing products to broadcasters, professional studios, sound reinforcement companies as well as a range of digital audio solutions designed to offer reference quality digital to analogue (DAC) and analogue to digital (ADC) conversions.

Founded by Allen H. Burdick, as the 'Benchmark Sound Company' initially it was a very small company, operating out of a garage in Garland, Texas. The first products the company produced were high-performance audio equipment for the specialized needs of television broadcast facilities.

Subsequently, the company have grown and been incorporated as Benchmark Media Systems in 1985. Benchmark expanded their product range and the markets they serve, which have meant that they relocated to Allen's hometown, Syracuse, New York. To the present day, Benchmark products are fully designed, manufactures and tested in their state-of-the-art facility in Syracuse. By keeping all aspects of production in-house, they ensure that every unit leaving the company meets the rigid standards benchmark expects for their products. Benchmark products are now shipped to virtually every corner of the world.

At present Hi-Fi enthusiasts have joined Benchmarks loyal fan base of professionals and their products can now be found in many high-end home systems as well as the fine recording studios.