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Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 Power Amplifier Benchmark AHB2 power amplifier #1 of two for sale. 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 and also working with the separately advertised preamp and second power amplifier for sale when both bridged to mono. More details: https://www.heynowhifi.com.au/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier Manual is here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7609/files/AHB2_Manual_-_Rev_H.pdf?v=1602610101 A purchaser of both AHB
Excellent buy. At A$3,899, this clean example sits below the A$4,049 median and just under the A$3,702 25th percentile for recent comparable AUD listings, so it reads as a solid value rather than a stretched ask.
That matters because this is a highly regarded power amp: the AHB2 is known for very low noise, superb transparency, and unusually clean, controlled drive, especially if you value resolution over warmth. In excellent condition, the main upside is getting a reference-grade amp at a price that leaves room versus the broader used market; if it’s complete and has been well cared for, this looks like a genuine opportunity for a serious two-channel or nearfield rig.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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