I honestly think the Benchmark amp is the ...Benchmark.
Sure, more power would be good, but because of how it's designed, bridging mono actually works and doesn't degrade performance anywhere, despite what some grumpy old know it all gatekeeper keeps spewing on this forum.
I have tubes, which i love for different reasons...have had icepower, hypex, A, A/B...However, lately i'm having a hard time NOT listening with the Benchmark. Having such a quiet noise performance, no matter what the haters say, is very special and makes the listening experience different, in every good sense of that word.
This is the first amp i've had where i'm not tempted to sell and upgrade, for fear i'll miss the sound too much. Hands down the best i've owned, and I will probably grab another soon.
Sure, more power would be good, but because of how it's designed, bridging mono actually works and doesn't degrade performance anywhere, despite what some grumpy old know it all gatekeeper keeps spewing on this forum.
I have tubes, which i love for different reasons...have had icepower, hypex, A, A/B...However, lately i'm having a hard time NOT listening with the Benchmark. Having such a quiet noise performance, no matter what the haters say, is very special and makes the listening experience different, in every good sense of that word.
This is the first amp i've had where i'm not tempted to sell and upgrade, for fear i'll miss the sound too much. Hands down the best i've owned, and I will probably grab another soon.