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Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 Power Amplifier In Excellent Condition. Very well looked after. Have the original box. Originally bought 2 units to run them in a bridged mono setup, but 1 unit is more than enough power for what I need in my small room setup. Hence selling one of the units to downsize. Specs can be seen via the Benchmark Media System Website. https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier?srsltid=AfmBOorj145rBKNkUgllDqiQqZUnWRUtAnZCGf1tGjVmsFCAJlR26-p3 Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash on Pickup, Direct Transfer, PayId, PayPal Region/State: (SA)
This is a buyer’s market for high-end digital amps, and the A$4,600 asking price for this used Benchmark AHB2 is ambitious, sitting clearly above the 75th percentile of A$4,398 and well over the median of A$4,071 from recent AUD comps; it’s not a bargain, but a fair-to-high price for an “excellent” unit.
The AHB2 remains a top-tier choice for its transparency, speed, and resolution, delivering near-perfect THD+N and ultra-low noise that excels with demanding speakers and critical listening. If this listing includes original accessories, warranty transfer, or is from a known original owner, the upside justifies the premium; otherwise, it’s a solid but not urgent buy at this price.
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Benchmark Media Systems traces its roots to 1983, when founder Allen H. Burdick launched the company as Benchmark Sound Company from a garage in Dallas, Texas. Burdick, a lifelong audio enthusiast, built the brand around meticulous engineering principles, evolving it into a dedicated hi-fi operation. Today, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, where it engineers, manufactures, and ships products, Benchmark upholds over four decades of American craftsmanship focused on precision audio reproduction.
The company specializes in a focused lineup of high-performance components, including flagship digital-to-analog converters like the DAC3 series, transparent preamplifiers such as the LA4, and the acclaimed AHB2 power amplifier—named in honor of Burdick himself. This streamlined portfolio avoids speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, concentrating instead on core electronics that prioritize signal integrity and minimal distortion.
Benchmark occupies a premium niche in the hi-fi market, revered by discerning audiophiles and measurement enthusiasts for its exceptional transparency, low noise, and top-tier objective performance. Positioned as a high-end boutique brand, it appeals to buyers who demand verifiable excellence over hype, consistently outperforming competitors in rigorous testing while delivering reliable, no-compromise sound.
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