Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier - black

Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier - black

A Radical Approach to Audio Power Amplification

The Benchmark AHB2 is a linear amplifier that surpasses the sonic purity of all class-A amplifiers. No amplifier delivers lower noise or lower distortion. The small, passively cooled chassis, cleanly delivers 480 Watts bridged mono into 6 Ohms, with additional reserves for driving difficult speaker loads. Unlike power-hungry class-A amplifiers, the AHB2 achieves a power efficiency that rivals that of a Class D (switching) power amplifier.

The AHB2 is a radically different audio amplifier. Its patented design delivers performance that approaches the limits of the latest high-resolution audio formats. Benchmark's AHB2 power amplifier delivers musical details without introducing the masking effects of amplifier noise and distortion. The dynamic range of the AHB2 is 132 dB, making it 10 to 30 dB quieter than some of the very best reference-quality power amplifiers.

Unlike class-D amplifiers, the AHB2 is noise free over its entire 0.1 Hz to 200 kHz frequency range. Don't settle for the limited performance of class-D amplification. With the AHB2, you will discover previously overlooked nuances, dynamics, and detail in your favorite recordings and experience the full potential of the latest high-resolution 24-bit PCM and 1-bit DSD audio formats.

In summary, Benchmark has taken a radical approach to audio amplification, has leveraged patented technologies (licensed from THX Ltd.), and has reversed many common practices. The result is an amplifier that is significantly quieter, cleaner, smaller, and more efficient than any traditional design. There is nothing ordinary about the Benchmark AHB2.