Benchmark AHB2. Reputed to be the quietest amp on the market. Around $3000 used.
Best sounding low power (under 80watts) Class AB amp?
What the world needs is a nice sounding lower power class AB amplifier under 35lbs. I'm tired of power sucking light-bulb dimming Class A designs and 80+ pound Class AB immovable boat anchors on dollies. Tubes and Class D need not apply.
An Audio Research 100.2, CJ MF-80/MF-2250 come to mind. What else is there?
What do you think? I'm I the only one?
--Sensible in Springfield.
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Always liked the audiosource amps when I had them, pretty reliable, even when driven hard. May get flak from this, but they were nice amps at a great price point. 50w up to I think 150-200wpc nice little amps always did me well or find a used one of other brand check the Gon
still wish they made their preamp-one. Great preamp, still have one wrapped in storage in basement somewhere. |
You might like the Konus Audio Integrale (integrated amp) or Robusto (stereo or mono power amp). Fast, natural, alive.
Here are a few professional reviews:
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This is very difficult as you are looking for low weight in a class where transformers tend to still be relatively hefty. And…what sounds “good” to you. Do you like a more liquid, musical sound like Luxman or do you prefer a more clinical and accurate sound like Hegel? Chord comes to mind if you like a more accurate sound. The TToby and etude are good sounding amps. I think they are class G technically. For a more liquid sound, I know this is class D but not your Class D of 10 years ago, check out the AGD Audions. You can easily mistake these tiny little amps for MOSFET based ABs. Full disclosure, I am a dealer for both brands but am struggling to think of any items that meet these requirements. I think Valvet is class A. Sugden is class A. CANOR, NAD, Benchmark, etc… are all Class D. This is a tough request |
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