That's the same one I linked to in my post. Like the article quotes, the PA-10 is the only one to use them.
All the best,
Nonoise
Benchmark AHB2 or Class D (GaN FET)
The Benchmark AHB2 seems to be a different twist on linear Class AB amplifier design. This amp uses a different approach to distortion cancellation that gets around some of the problems of using large amounts of negative feedback. It uses a THX patented technology (under license) called AAA. This amp has been around for several years. It gets rave reviews, so I am surprised that the technology is not in more widespread use.
I am interested in why this approach is not more widely used.
Also, how would this amplifier compare to the newest Class D technology, which uses GaN FETs and much higher switching frequencies. (GaN Class D amplifiers which are price-competitive with the AHB2 are the LSA Voyager and Peachtree).
At a higher price point would be Atma-Sphere Class D monoblocks and the AGD Tempo.
I would appreciate hearing the forum members' opinions on the AHB2 technology vs the latest Class D amps.
Thanks,
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From this page on the Gold Note PA-10 mono blocks it states it's their first design to use GaN FETS but I can't say for certain whether other Gold Note models use them as of yet. A quick look at Gold Note's site doesn't even mention the use of GaN FETS in the PA-10, let alone any other model. All the best, |