Will the Benchmark ahb2 amp sound better than Parasound hca 1500a?


This will be to run my Magnepan LRS that demand power. I am happy with my Parasound hca 1500a but thought the Benchmark may be night and day.

Thoughts?

aserejeje

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I think my Parasound hca 1500a gives the power the Maggies LRS need and the A21+ even better power based on the specs. I just don't see how well the Benchmark will perform given the power and current is much less. 

Benchmark aside, I started to look at the Hegel line like the H190 or H390 for my Maggies. Many people swear how good Hegel is. Have you ever heard a Hegel in action?

The only thing is the Benchmark is quieter than the A21+ or my current Parasound. I was told the Benchmark has a really good SNR. 

@yyzsantabarbara I am glad you had an XLR avaiable and got it going. I use my LRS for vinyl only so a lack of sub don't bother me but if it helps if I get the Benchmark that's good. Another option is to get an A21+.

I've never dealt with XLR connections. My KK DXD12012 subs uses XLR but I have it connected with RCA. Looked up the Coda 16 just to see info on it and it is a nice looking amp but way out of my budget.