So I've been reading about amps a lot and for the longest time I was really really drawn to the Benchmark AHB2 amp. Mainly because I happen to be a pretty measurement focused buyer. It's just my belief and my ears usually agree most of the time. Now that I've been reading about how far class D amps have come its got me into a spot of confliction. While I realize I could easily go the DIY route with the Purifi or Hypex, I want something that has a nice enclosure like the Benchmark. Reading about some of the more questionable companies that are putting pre build's together I decided the quality of Apollon and ATI are more what I was looking for. The only difference between all three of these companies to include Benchmark, Apollon, and ATI, is the Benchmark would be around double the cost because the power I'm looking for would require two of the benchmark amps. Seeing how well the Benchmark amps measure, does anyone think one of these would be a better choice? Has anyone listened to all of them or examples of them and thought they sounded extremely similar? My next speakers I'm waiting to get ahold of are the Perlisten S7t towers that are 4ohm loads and 92db sensitive. I'm looking to get something that will get close to the 600watt recommended range these call for as I listen to stuff pretty loud and being the first towers that are THX Dominus rated I surely plan to stretch their legs a time or two. I know there's probably a lot threads asking about any of these amps but with this specific set of speakers and their abilities I thought maybe someone smarter than I am could shine some light on what may be a better way to go.
Just for note my current setup is Focal Aria 936's, McIntosh C47 preamp, McIntosh MC152 amp, and two Rythmik F12 subs.
Currently just using the internal DAC of the C47 for streaming but Id like to get the Okto dac8 Stereo if they ever get caught up with orders.
Thanks for any and all suggestions! I always welcome constructive conversation. No, i'm not in the McIntosh cult group lol, they were passed down to me and you have to give them credit because I wouldn't have ever gotten interested in the hobby if it wasn't for them. The Mc gear gave me my first taste of what was possible in this hobby. I have zero brand loyalty and always look for stuff that stands out so that has brought me here because of my first statement above.
Here's a photo for some eye candy. It's not for everyone but gosh darn i've fallen in love with them.
Just for note my current setup is Focal Aria 936's, McIntosh C47 preamp, McIntosh MC152 amp, and two Rythmik F12 subs.
Currently just using the internal DAC of the C47 for streaming but Id like to get the Okto dac8 Stereo if they ever get caught up with orders.
Thanks for any and all suggestions! I always welcome constructive conversation. No, i'm not in the McIntosh cult group lol, they were passed down to me and you have to give them credit because I wouldn't have ever gotten interested in the hobby if it wasn't for them. The Mc gear gave me my first taste of what was possible in this hobby. I have zero brand loyalty and always look for stuff that stands out so that has brought me here because of my first statement above.
Here's a photo for some eye candy. It's not for everyone but gosh darn i've fallen in love with them.