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| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? Recent info from Benchmark Support No worries with the AHB2. In mono, it will drive down to 1Ohm. Into 6Ohms, the bridged AHB2 will output 480 watts.The input impedance whether stereo or mono is 50kOhms The amp will draw up to 8 amps. Also ... | |
| Benchmark AHB2 in Mono Block Configuration Recent info from Benchmark Support No worries with the AHB2. In mono, it will drive down to 1Ohm. Into 6Ohms, the bridged AHB2 will output 480 watts.The input impedance whether stereo or mono is 50kOhms The amp will draw up to 8 amps. Also th... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Thanks guys for the information about WPC and Current. Not sure I completely understand it but from what you’ve describing the 5.5 would easily drive and control the Harbeth C7. Also since it’s 6 ohm the WPC would be somewhere between 50 and 100. ... | |
| Not enough outlets I ordered the Cullen 6 receptacle unit a few weeks ago. That should do it. I would not plug an amplifier into any power conditioner. I have Furman and had my amp plug into it. Once I plugged the amp directly into the wall there was a noticeable i... | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? @audphile1 Overture have my speakers and DAC and streamer. So any audition will be valid. Plus I plan on bringing my ABH2 with me to include in the comparison. If zI went for the Pass it would be the X-250.8. Good to know I wouldn’t have to be c... | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? @yyzsantabarbara Once I get my new streamer and DAC I will give my AHB2 a new audition. Maybe the upper mid lower treble forward issue I didn’t like was a product of the DAC3. Still waiting for the DAC to arrive at the dealer. Probably this Wed... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Harbeth recommends a Minimum of 45 watts for my C7es-XD and states that 100 watts really needed to bring out the characteristics of the speaker and a also that even more power would yield improvement especially if in a damped room with carpeting, ... | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? Yes those Coda 5.5s look very interesting. I thought the same about bridging two. | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? @piebaldpython Thanks for the info. Unfortunately your specs didn’t show. From what you stated I might expect my easy to drive 6 ohm Harbeths ( lowest impedes 5.2) to not cause significant temperature issues with the Pass. | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? Sorry to disagree. There is no amp that is absurd for my speakers or any speaker of high quality. There is no such thing as too much power. I believe the Pass 150, 250 and 350 are excellent amps. I will audition them. But was interested in how wa... | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? @piebaldpython How warm does the Pass 350.8 get? Don’t want something hot to the touch or warming the room.. | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? Thanks | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? @yyzsantabarbara That is another option as the AHB2 is my current amp. Some have said not to use a stereo amp in bridge mode as distortion increases. My impeadance is 6 so half of that probably not an issue for the Benchmark. what SQ advanta... | |
| Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile? My speaker is not demanding. 6 Ohm Harbeth C7es-XD. But not concerned with playing loud. Looking for control and dynamics as I listen to mostly Classical. | |
| I am about to embark on my next upgrade journey I’ve owned many speakers over the years mostly British made as I prefer their sound characteristics. Recently purchased Harbeth C7es-XD pair. If you want something that sounds like real music with no hype then Harbeth is a wonderful brand with se... |