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,
@nonoise yes, and I was also addressing @ricevs comment. Gold Note also makes Tube Amplifiers and like other fine Italian marquis they perform and look the part IMHO. If you have a chance to listen to the complete line they will not disappoint in regards to integrated amplifiers, stereo amplifiers and mono-blocks. |
Here you go @ricevs @nonoise . Almost every review mentions it so they must know more than us and GN is simply play their cards close to their chest? I do know this they sound great and better than most if not all the Class D that I have listened to. https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/gold-note-pa-10-amplifiers/ https://www.hifipig.com/gold-note-pa-10-power-amplifier/ https://darko.audio/2020/07/brawn-and-brains-gold-notes-pa-10-power-amplifier/ |
