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Suggestion between benchmark Ahb2, Bob carver crimson 275 and rogue atlas magnum 2 amos

First ever post here. I have a peachtree nova 150 integrated amp, KEF LS50 metas, a Bluesound node, a vintage technics turntable and a schiit mani phono preamp. I am making the move to a separate amp and preamp. I have a preamp (a rogue rp-1) on order and I’m looking for an amp. I think I have it narrowed down to a Benchmark AHB2, a Bob Carver Crimson 275 or a Rogue Atlas Magnum 2. would appreciate any input the group might have or any alternate suggestions.

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trinhsman
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There is now a serious debate on the Carver Crimson 275 and its stated specifications.  So far it is not looking good, but the jury is still out, with another forum getting a new production unit to test.  

Reports are out there of a serious overstated specifications.

Hopefully this will get sorted out and not ultimately destroy the legacy of a great audio designer.

trinhsman
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Do a Google search on the Carver Crimson 275 problems.  There are multiple threads showing the amp only produces 15 watts, not the stated 75 watts.  Serious issues with I believe the transformers.  

As this progressed, total silence from the company.

Question:  If your product was called a fraud, and you knew it wasn’t, wouldn’t you be screaming like hell and showing proof the claims were wrong?

Total silence.  Why?

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