Benchmark AHB2 Power Cable Upgrade

Hi Jerry,

There’s a lot to like about the Benchmark AHB2 amps but the compact chassis makes for very tight connections for everything around back.  Used as mono blocks with the Speakon connectors really limits power cord choice.

Voodoo Cable makes an adjustable right angle IEC adapter that might work, and I believe that cables terminated with a Furutech FI-C15 slim body might also work.  I did try an old Cardas Hexlink 5C that has an integrated IEC, and it fits but I didn’t listen since I have just one.

I’d be interested in hearing if anyone has found significant improvement using a upgraded cord with my configuration and what fits.

T

I'm using DH labs "Power Plus" cables with my AHB2 and other Benchmark components (LA4 and DAC3B). They are a very tight fit in all cases!

I noticed some beneficial results with the new power cable installed in the AHB2, but not nearly as significant as when I upgraded my interconnects.

If I had the chance to do it over again, I'd pursue other upgrades before the power cables.

Thanks for the comments they are helpful.  To be clear, do the DH Labs "Power Plus" fit when using the Speakon connectors?  It looks to be a large IEC fitting.

@timothy_m Good question. I moved one of the Speakon connectors to the center (monoblock) position and then tried to install the Power Plus cable. No success, it wouldn't fit!

Hope you can find power cables with less bulky connectors. I'd be interested to know what you find.

@ho249 Thanks for checking it out.  If comments are like yours where there's not much bang for the buck I may stick with the OEM cords.  I've found significant improvements upgrading PC's with some pieces of equipment and not so much with others and that's why I'm looking for user experiences as well as figuring out what fits.