Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition

rv, If you were looking for opinions on the amp, why order it prior to doing so ? Lot of good reviews, but a lot of good amps at that price range. What I read was the Benchmark is quite a bit better running in balanced mode. Have not heard one, but believe, based on my readings, it is without question, a very neutral amp. P.S.  Modding the amp will likely eliminate the manufacturers warranty. I would contact Benchmark before you do anything. Enjoy ! MrD.

If anyone is passively biamping, such as hifidream, I highly recommend the vertical biamping scheme. One amp for each speaker, one channel running the low frequencies, the other channel running the tops. To my ears, this is always more open, dynamic and detailed. Does not cost a penny to try it. There are others besides myself who prefer it, so I am not alone in making the recommendation. Enjoy ! MrD.