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Correct.Does this indicate that the sweep was performed high frequency to low and shutdown at about 45 Hz?
Correct.Does this indicate that the sweep was performed high frequency to low and shutdown at about 45 Hz?
Louder than I care to listen.
I have used Lorde Royals as a test track with Oppo UPD-205 -> Benchmark LA-4 -> AHB2 (low gain) -> Salon2's.
The AHB2 base amp clip indicators blink at about +14 and the upper section amp clips at +15.
I would bridge these amps if I wanted more.
Out of curiosity: is there still a critical mass of manufacturers who adhere to this FTC rule in 2019? I remember in the golden age of car audio there was CEA-2006...
Personally speaking, doesn't matter if the AHB2 doesn't meet FTC. It's current rating for real world musical transients (a few seconds?) is a whole lot already given it's size, price and measurements. I think doing 190W @4 ohms for 5 mins while staying clean will already defy physics given the size of this amp. The declared specs doesn't say "FTC" so IMO no deception here.
Does this indicate that the sweep was performed high frequency to low and shutdown at about 45 Hz?
I appologize in advance for the OT but jeez...why not use some decent music for a test track...
Nothing wrong with the performance and a real music, the real problem are claims. AHB2 keeps low distortion numbers because it's measured with protection on. But continuous measurements are with protection off (which doesn't apply to a consumer product). It gives a false impression that this amp can perform with the lowest distortion up to its rated power at 4 ohm, while in reality it's not likely so - and you can't verify because you can't measure (yet we know protection kicks in for a reason). I've no objection with the performance, to me it's clear nevertheless, continuous power ratings which don't apply to the product being sold are false ratings.
If one looks better and thinks a bit, this one really doesn't look like an amp for a heavy load speakers. At least I myself wouldn't trust it in this respect.
I apologize in advance for the OT but jeez...why not use some decent music for a test track...
Nothing wrong with the performance and a real music, the real problem are claims. AHB2 keeps low distortion numbers because it's measured with protection on. But continuous measurements are with protection off (which doesn't apply to a consumer product). It gives a false impression that this amp can perform with the lowest distortion up to its rated power at 4 ohm, while in reality it's not likely so - and you can't verify because you can't measure (yet we know protection kicks in for a reason). I've no objection with the performance, to me it's clear nevertheless, continuous power ratings which don't apply to the product being sold are false ratings.
If one looks better and thinks a bit, this one really doesn't look like an amp for a heavy load speakers. At least I myself wouldn't trust it in this respect.
Am I missing something?
Me. I secretly want two, not one.don't think there's a soul in this thread who doesn't secretly want an AHB-2.
I’d love two but one for now would be great. Unfortunately they are really in high demand. Looks like August now for current orders.Me. I secretly want two, not one.
I don't think there's a soul in this thread who doesn't secretly want an AHB-2.
I don't think there's a soul in this thread who doesn't secretly want an AHB-2
I can do without them.I’d love to hear your negatives on the AHB2 Don. Care to share?
So, here's my question: How will you answer yours?I absolutely understand. Now I have a Proceed amp from about 20 years ago. 150w/ch if I’m correct. Granted this was a decent amp in it’s time. Will the AHB2 make me forget the Proceed?