Recently I
added a second AHB2 to my system to run it in mono.
I was
running MacBook Pro (JRIVER) > Benchmark DAC3 > AHB2 > ATC
SCM19v2 (as of yesterday – there are two
ahb2, running in mono and providing 380watts into 8ohms). My speakers are ATC
SCM19v2 (85db / suggested power from manufacturer is 75-300 watts), so I was
hoping to get better performance with more wattage.
After
reading posts from different fellow members on this site and other forums, I
was not expecting any big changes in the sound quality. But boy, I was so
wrong. I guess different ear hear differently.
I was very
happy with single AHB2 (100watts) pumping music into my speakers, with great
sound-staging, tonal balance, accuracy, clarity, bass punch, excellent
mid-range etc etc. But sometimes, with some tracks, I did wish for fuller/warmer
sound, and was doing google research into some tube preamps to use with my setup for the
occasions when I really wanted that extra warmth. That problem is now solved
with two units.
With two AHB2
(in mono configuration), the sound quality has changed considerably. Tracks
which sounded thin earlier, were fuller with more ‘body’ and warmth. The sound
staging is definitely much better now. It has completely changed my listening
experience to say the least.
I am expecting
to spend more time with my system over the coming weekend, and will share more soon.
Hopefully, I
will like this change.