Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition

rv, If you were looking for opinions on the amp, why order it prior to doing so ? Lot of good reviews, but a lot of good amps at that price range. What I read was the Benchmark is quite a bit better running in balanced mode. Have not heard one, but believe, based on my readings, it is without question, a very neutral amp. P.S.  Modding the amp will likely eliminate the manufacturers warranty. I would contact Benchmark before you do anything. Enjoy ! MrD.

+1 mrdecibel
Shoot first ask questions later?

Reason i shot first is that I needed an amp quickly, as a stop gap, because my very old one broke down, and I was tired of waiting for repair.
Was going stir crazy with new speakers and nothing to play them with.
Really just auditioning the Benchmark.  If I love it, I’ll keep it.  Otherwise, have 60 days to try it out.

Yes modding voids the warranty. You would needc to contact him and he could explain the mods. No components are changed and they are all passive. Made a nice difference in mine and I would do it again.

I hope you like them. They are clean sounding and transparent but if you are looking for warmth they are probably not going to meet that requirement.

The Benchmark is tough to beat when it comes to resolution, transparency, and neutrality.  Especially at the price point.