The Benchmark AHB2 is a high resolution power amplifier featuring a wealth of ground-breaking advances in design and performance.
The Benchmark AHB2 uses a patented technology to eliminate most sources of distortion and increase dynamic range far beyond what was previously possible in high-end amplification systems. Designed to accommodate high-resolution audio recordings and digital formats, the AHB2 delivers the detail, texture and dynamic range of the best high-resolution recordings.
With a dynamic range approaching the 130dB, the AHB2 is much quieter than audiophile power amplifiers and will deliver all the musical detail that 24-bit PCM and 1-Bit DSD audio formats can deliver. Frequency response exceeds 200kHz and helps deliver the ultrasonic detail and transients that only high resolution audio delivers, while the low frequency response extends below 0.1Hz which combined to a high damping factor greatly contributes to delivering a solid, well controlled bass.
Unlike Class AB amplifiers which can cause crossover distortion and Class A amps that provide poor damping and limited dynamic range, the Benchmark AHB uses innovations patented by THX which virtually eliminate all crossover distortion while improving efficiency and damping and dynamic range. As a result the AHB exhibits far superior efficiency than Class A amps and much improved distortion performance than Class AB.
Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier Main Features:
Low gain (9 dB) - allows +22 dBu input at amplifier clip - essential for low noise