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Benchmark Media Systems BENCHMARK AHB2 POWER AMPLIFIER Pair Power Amplifier No Longer Required. Approx 1.5 year old and in new/mint condition, two Benchmark AHB2 power amplifier for sale. I have used them as Mono setup with my Revel F268BE speakers and now switched to custom made hypex ncx500 power amps for all my 9 ch atmos setup. Excellent condition with original box, manual etc. Stereo 100W RMS per channel into 8 ohms, 380W RMS into 8 ohms bridged mono. Photos of individual unit for sale with cables. More detail: https://www.heynowhifi.com.au/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier Digi
Benchmark’s AHB2 has a serious reputation as a clean, brutally capable power amp, and the asking price here is ambitious against the local used market. With a median of A$4,049 and a 75th percentile of A$5,005, A$7,500 sits well above typical asking levels, so this is not a bargain buy.
That said, the upside is the amp itself: it’s one of Benchmark’s most respected pieces for transparency, control, and low noise, so a buyer who values ultra-clean amplification may still find it compelling. The like_new condition helps, but at this level you’d want strong provenance, complete accessories, and a clear reason for the premium before leaning in.
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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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