Dust Settled Consensus- is the Benchmark AHB2 an Audiophile Amplifier?

I think the amp is flat and without color

Generally I find when the distortion goes lower, then things sounds quieter at the same measured SPL… Some people find those situations to be not to their liking.

…Irrespective of whether it is caused by the amp, speakers, or preamp… many people just really prefer some distortion.

Amps are supposed to be flat and without color…

Amps are supposed to be flat and without color…

For HighFidelity yes, but for many people… they like colour.

To be considered high end an amp must be tested and certified by Jay's Audio Lab.

Ah, if only it had blue VU meters!