Agree, it’s really one of many BM designs with practical and beneficial sonic paybacks than the voodoo claims from other brands. “Gain Staging” can boost your system S/N ratio tremendously along with the use of true balanced connections.
Benchmark AHB2 amplifier - what to expect?
My current amplifier, driven by Benchmark DAC3 HGC, is Rowland model 102. It is basically couple of Icepower 200ASC modules packed into resonance free heavy case, with additional input differential amp THAT1200. These modules were used in many small class D amps, including Bel Canto S300 and M300. I feel that Benchmark AHB2 might be a good choice for few reasons:
- It matches my Benchmark DAC3 (electrically and physically)
- It has neutral sound, that I like, with very low noise floor (according to reviews)
- It could possibly extend trebles a little more (trebles are slightly veiled now).
My speakers are Hyperion Sound HPS-938, (a giant killer), but not too many people are familiar with them since company went bankrupt few years ago. They tend to sound warm (soft dome tweeter), with wonderful midrange.
I'm looking for anyone familiar with AHB2 and class D amps. I found favorable review of AHB2 vs NAD M22, but it might not apply to my situation since M22 is based on different modules (Hypex). My birthday is coming in a month and I could buy myself a present. I will be grateful for any comments.
- It matches my Benchmark DAC3 (electrically and physically)
- It has neutral sound, that I like, with very low noise floor (according to reviews)
- It could possibly extend trebles a little more (trebles are slightly veiled now).
My speakers are Hyperion Sound HPS-938, (a giant killer), but not too many people are familiar with them since company went bankrupt few years ago. They tend to sound warm (soft dome tweeter), with wonderful midrange.
I'm looking for anyone familiar with AHB2 and class D amps. I found favorable review of AHB2 vs NAD M22, but it might not apply to my situation since M22 is based on different modules (Hypex). My birthday is coming in a month and I could buy myself a present. I will be grateful for any comments.
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