PS Audio BHK versus Benchmark

Thank you both for the insight.  My main speakers are MBL 111f which are terrific, but pretty hungry.  I would probably need two amps.  I’m also dabbling in mods and DIY.  I have a speaker rig that I use in different configurations.  It’s open baffle with a wonderful Voxativ full range driver plus different woofer options.  It doesn’t need much power, but a pair of nice light AHB amps would be really good for bi-amping.  
I’m with you on the Benchmark DAC, I’ve heard it described as sterile.  I am really intrigued by the amps though.  If those amps are really that neutral, then it is really the sound of the source and speakers that you’re listening to.  I could see saving the money on amps by going with the Benchmarks and putting the difference into a next level DAC (I have a really good vinyl system).  
Yyz, interesting DAC suggestions, what speakers are you using?  Thanks for the 30 day trial recommendation, I was thinking about that too.  I’ll give Rory a call next week.  

Benchmark amps are known to struggle with some power and current hungry speakers, and running two will actually make that worse, not better, because it halves the impedance seen.

You definitely want to call them and ask, and when you do know the impedance (nominal and minimum) and sensitivity ratings of your speakers.

Suffice it to say there are many speakers that BHK 300’s will power easily that AHB2 will shut down on and be unable to. 

Whether yours are one of those, I don’t know. Your trial period would reveal, but call them first to avoid wasting time. They know their amp’s limitations, so much so that each time I’ve called with interest in AHB2 they make sure to ask what speakers I’ll be using 

Thanks Kren, I was not aware of that.  I check in the negative column because I tend to change and experiment with different speakers.  

Here's the kicker. The BHK may a hard sell due to the fact so many people got HUGE discounts before PSA went direct. The last I checked, quite a few for sale and I'm not certain they are actually selling for the cheaper used prices. I believe that was one of the main reasons PSA went direct. Their resale value was alike a GM car....worse than normal. 

However, you do have a wonderful system made with top quality components. I have a BHK pre and the only upgrade I am thinking of is a McIntosh c2700. Yes...I did get the BHK super cheap brand new 

Indeed, concerned about that.  Interestingly, my BHK Pre replaced a McIntosh C2200.  C2700 is a nice piece, lots more flexibility than the BHK.  This is a crazy hobby!