{"product_id":"ahb2-power-amp-ex-demo","title":"AHB2 - Power Amp - Ex-demo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEYS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloads of clean power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elowest distortion on the market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficult speaker loads handled with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emultiple protection features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100W AB stereo power amp, 380W with two units in mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If ever there were a giant-killer of an amp, this is it.” ... \"It is one of the -if not the- quietest, most resolving amps I've heard. Time and again, without ever having intended to, I wound up hours deep in listening to the fringes of my music collection, thanks to the AHB2’s reference-level transparency and obscene athleticism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- Hans Wetzel, SoundStage!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Benchmark Media Systems' AHB2 is an extraordinary amplifier. Not only does its performance lie at the limits of what is possible for me to reliably test, it packs high power into a very small package, especially when used in bridged-mono mode. It is truly a high-resolution amplifier.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e- John Atkinson, Stereophile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue High-Resolution Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AHB2 is the ideal match to the performance limits of High-Resolution-Audio (HRA) 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe frequency response of the AHB2 extends beyond 200 kHz. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Radically Different Power Amplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AHB2 uses the new and revolutionary THX-patented AAA™ technology to virtually eliminate all forms of distortion. This technology uses feed-forward error correction to eliminate the distortion that is normally produced by the output stage. No other audio amplifier comes close to delivering the clean, quiet, and robust power of the AHB2. The AHB2 drives difficult phase angles and low impedances with ease.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn their quest to build the ultimate amplifier, Benchmark have focused on frequency response, output noise, drive current, damping factor, and reliability. The result is an amplifier that stands head and shoulders above the competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDifficult Speaker Loads are Handled With Ease\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMany loudspeakers have frequencies at which their impedance drops to levels that are much lower than the \"nominal\" impedance. The AHB2 drives difficult phase angles and low impedances with ease. Stereo loads as low as 1.4 Ohms can be cleanly driven to full output levels. Most power amplifiers produce higher levels of distortion when the load impedance decreases. In contrast, the feed-forward error correction system in the AHB2 keeps the output clean when driving difficult loads. The AHB2 produces almost no measurable distortion at any rated load condition.\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh Damping Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe AHB2 has a high damping factor that augments its extended low-end to deliver solid, well-controlled bass. This high damping factor also keeps the frequency response absolutely flat while driving speakers with large frequency-dependent impedance variations. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e254 damping factor at 1 kHz, 8-Ohms!\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh Output Current\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe AHB2 can deliver up to 29 A peak to each channel simultaneously. This robust drive current easily handles some of the most demanding loudspeakers. The AHB2 has tightly regulated power supplies that keep the output clean while delivering high current.\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistortion is Below Audibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe AHB2 will never produce audible distortion. In most playback systems, the distortion produced by the AHB2 will never even reach the 0 dB SPL threshold of hearing. This means that the distortion could not be heard, even if it could be played while the music was muted.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe AHB2 allows you to escape the distortion limitations of classic amplifier topologies and enter the world of high-resolution audio playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003ePreamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e 2 pair XLR, 2 pair RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e1 pair XLR, 1 pair RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eNumber of Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e8.7in x 3.9in x 8.3in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.0079%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.9921%;\"\u003e3.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THE BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHBA2 unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivered 2-5 business days from purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efree shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ Single Stereo Unit","offer_id":48704723419291,"sku":null,"price":4899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Two Units for Mono","offer_id":48704723452059,"sku":null,"price":9499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/3515\/6618\/files\/AHB2_Silver_Top_01_1200x_e0443ece-f24c-47f5-9b33-5ca7e54b2161.jpg?v=1693718718","url":"https:\/\/indiehifi.com.au\/products\/ahb2-power-amp-ex-demo","provider":"Indie Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}