Benchmark AHB2 design

[Bridges]

I may be mistaken it looks like this highly praised amp uses the same technology as the old Soundcrafsmen and some Carver amps.

 

[fpitas]

I may be mistaken it looks like this highly praised amp uses the same technology as the old Soundcrafsmen and some Carver amps.

You mean the feed-forward error correction?

 

[Bridges]

Good, then I can save lots of money I have seen some soundcrafsmen for sale for $200.

 

[Killingbeans]

Technology does not guarantee performance. Implementation, as always, is king.

 

[fpitas]

Good, then I can save lots of money I have seen some soundcrafsmen for sale for $200.

Does it measure anywhere as well as the AHB2?

 

[voodooless]

I may be mistaken it looks like this highly praised amp uses the same technology as the old Soundcrafsmen and some Carver amps.

As in: it uses transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc…?

 

[fpitas]

I may be mistaken it looks like this highly praised amp uses the same technology as the old Soundcrafsmen and some Carver amps.

Can you at least tell us what you're talking about? So far it's quite vague.

 

[voodooless]

Is a AHB2 a Carver with daddy issues?

 

[restorer-john]

The Benchmark AHB-2 is not your Grandpa's dusty old Carver or Soundcraftsmen.

It is a thoroughly modern, beautifully designed and USA built masterpiece of performance. Unless you need more power (buy 2), it really is an end game amp.

 

[fpitas]

The Benchmark AHB-2 is not your Grandpa's dusty old Carver or Soundcraftsmen.

It is a thoroughly modern, beautifully designed and USA built, masterpiece of performance. Unless you need more power (buy 2), it really is an end game amp.

First, I agree. John did a great job. But what is the OP on about?

 

[radix]

This explains the AHB2 design. It's a lot more than the feed-forward error correction.

The AHB2 - A Radical Approach to Audio Power Amplification

The Benchmark AHB2 is a radically different audio power amplifier. It delivers the lowest distortion and lowest noise of any commercially available power amplifier. The THD+N and SNR specifications are 20 dB better than many high-end hi-fi power amplifiers. The unique high-efficiency design...

benchmarkmedia.com

 

[antcollinet]

uses the same technology

Good, then I can save lots of money I have seen some soundcrafsmen for sale for $200.

The Ford Pinto shared much of the same technology with the Ford Mustang.

That didn't end so well for many owners of the Pinto.

 

[fpitas]

This explains the AHB2 design. It's a lot more than the feed-forward error correction.

The AHB2 - A Radical Approach to Audio Power Amplification

The Benchmark AHB2 is a radically different audio power amplifier. It delivers the lowest distortion and lowest noise of any commercially available power amplifier. The THD+N and SNR specifications are 20 dB better than many high-end hi-fi power amplifiers. The unique high-efficiency design...

benchmarkmedia.com

True, but so far I suspect voodooless has the right of it.

 

[Steven Holt]

First, I agree. John did a great job. But what is the OP on about?

What he's basically saying, if I'm reading between the lines correctly, is that the old school IC amps are just as good as the AHB2. We both know better, but it is an interesting post.

 

[fpitas]

What he's basically saying, if I'm reading between the lines correctly, is that the old school IC amps are just as good as the AHB2. We both know better, but it is an interesting post.

There weren't many lines to read between. But if he's happy: great!

 

[Steven Holt]

 

[Steven Holt]

There weren't many lines to read between. But if he's happy: great!

Take a look at the above pic. Now, anyone out there, does this look like a Soundcraftsman or Carver? Go ahead, I'll wait....

 

[fpitas]

Take a look at the above pic. Now, anyone out there, does this look like a Soundcraftsman or Carver? Go ahead, I'll wait....

I have to think our legs were simply being pulled. OP has gone very silent.

 

[Steven Holt]

OP has gone very silent.

Better that wisdom comes late than not at all.

 

[pseudoid]

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I double you:

This is her frontal view but nekkid!