Seems a lot of people are bridging these. I think I understand why people decide to do this.
The amp excels in micro-detail (or "micro-nuance" if you will). But it also sounds somewhat constricted and anemic in my system, even with 89 dB efficient speakers which don't have terrible impedance swings. When I use my class A tube amp or class D hypex they both sound more open and powerful. In addition they both (especially the class D) have better defined bass than the AHB2 - despite the number of people who extol the AHB2 bass.
So I am guessing that if you want to experience the micro-detail and also want to have macro-control over the speakers, mono bridging may be the way to go.
For those of you who have a really good Class A or Class D amps, the AHB2 in stereo mode may sound a bit wimpy, and therefore may not necessarily provide a better listen experience, largely dependent on the type of music you listen to. YMMV.
The amp excels in micro-detail (or "micro-nuance" if you will). But it also sounds somewhat constricted and anemic in my system, even with 89 dB efficient speakers which don't have terrible impedance swings. When I use my class A tube amp or class D hypex they both sound more open and powerful. In addition they both (especially the class D) have better defined bass than the AHB2 - despite the number of people who extol the AHB2 bass.
So I am guessing that if you want to experience the micro-detail and also want to have macro-control over the speakers, mono bridging may be the way to go.
For those of you who have a really good Class A or Class D amps, the AHB2 in stereo mode may sound a bit wimpy, and therefore may not necessarily provide a better listen experience, largely dependent on the type of music you listen to. YMMV.