- #Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale update#
- #Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale trial#
- #Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale free#
The KEF's move to the bedroom to be powered with my existing PeachTree Nova 150. I will also be replacing the KEF LS50's with Audience 1+1 speakers next week. I will be replacing the Bryston XLR with an old Audience AU24e XLR next week. It is the lack of noise that is the secret sauce. At one time I had that older Benchmark DAC2 running into a BAT VK-42SE preamp and it did not sound as good as the new system. The DAC3L direct to the AHB2 sounds so much better than when I had the Benchmark DAC2 direct to a Parasound A23 amp. The fact this system is maybe the quietest system one can setup could be why it sounds a little different (better) to me.īest compliment I can give it is that is sounds a lot like the Mirrus DAC that I have been so enamored with. I was playing some live concerts of groups I have seen live, Rush and Santana, and I was taken back to the show but with better seats. It certainly sounds different than anything I have heard before on this speaker. The system now sounds like a live performance on most of the music I am playing. I was looking for that in my next office system. I can hear everything clearly and with the same toe tapping effect as when I play louder. It is now 2 AM and I am working in the office with the music playing rather quietly. The speakers sound the best I have ever heard it. However, my new office system has none of the harshness I was thinking that may occur. I wanted a detailed system for the office and was willing to live with a little edginess if that was what it took. It is still breaking in but I can already conclude I love this system. I have had the following new system setup now for 3 days with about 30 hours on it.
#Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale update#
I thought I would update this thread if anyone was curious how the AHB2 system went. My KEF Blade system will use warmer SS components. This is one reason I am looking for a very detail oriented office system. I cannot afford that yet nor do I have the space but the KEF Ref 1 is doable this month along with one of the electronics I was asking about on this thread. My reason for the KEF demo is actually to hear KEF Blade 2 with some Luxman gear.
#Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale trial#
I am taking a chance on buying the AHB2 today when I can get a 30 day trial but I am saving money with a used unit. I will now do a home trial with the Benchmark DAC3L and likely be happy with the results. This afternoon someone emailed me with an offer for a AHB2 amp and I bought it.
#Benchmark ahb2 power amplifier for sale free#
Bryston amps used is a risk free purchase in my opinion (regards to quality and reliability, sound is a personal choice). Check out the Bryston cubed units for sale on A’Gon. However, the Bryston guy in Calabas, CA no longer has KEFs. I was going to go to a place in Calabas, CA to hear the Bryston with KEF when I go for my original KEF demo in Newport Beach. Some variety in systems will keep things interesting.Īnybody have any feedback on the 3 brands I have listed and the concerns I have for each. This is fine for my office system since I am getting a warmer sounding system later on for the living room. BTW - Is there a new H390 in the horizon?Īll of my choices are in the detail oriented sound camp. I have never owned Hegel gear but I have read some rants here about Hegel customer service. My concern about Hegel is repair work and reliability. Whatever, the case it was an enjoyable experience. I loved the sound of the Blades but I may be giving too much credit for the sound that day to the Hegel. I heard this unit playing KEF Blade 2 at a show and I was pleased with the sound. I would buy the Bryston gear on the used market.ģ) The Hegel H360. I owned older Bryston gear in the past and one complaint I had was a slightly smaller sound stage. I would buy Benchmark as new gear.Ģ) The Bryston 4B Cubed along with the Bryston pre-amp with integrated DAC option. Anybody with these amps think I need 2 of them for the KEF Ref 1's in an office? I sometimes play music loud but not for long while I work. Only issue with this setup is that I will likely need to get 2 AHB2 amps to get over 100 watts for the Ref 1's. I have narrowed down my list to the following electronics:ġ) Benchmark DAC3 + AHB2 amp(s), I have not heard the AHB2 amp but did own the DAC2 for years and liked it a lot. My setup in the office will require a few digital inputs and 1 or 2 analog inputs. I think the KEF Ref 1 speakers can use a lot of power even though they are rated at 50-200 watts at 8 ohms. I was trying to convince myself to get something else but I always came back to the KEF Ref 1 for many factors, such as sound, cost, size, ease of setup. I am likely going to get the KEF Reference 1 for my office at the end of this month.
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