Benchmark AHB2 vs Parasound A21+ ?? Driving Klipsch Cornwall IV

[Morgan D]

I have tinnitus, and I fear I will make it worse if I go that loud. Do you think that is possible if I keep it below 90db? You aren't concerned about your hearing Wyn? Oh, and Merry Christmas!

 

[wyn palmer]

I have tinnitus, and I fear I will make it worse if I go that loud. Do you think that is possible if I keep it below 90db? You aren't concerned about your hearing Wyn? Oh, and Merry Christmas!

I attend many concerts and practices. I'm afraid that it's a done deal.

 

[Frank Sol]

Or... a pair of Outlaw 2220 mono blocks ( But is not recognized as Audiophile )

I dont know why

But I found this interesting... The 'company' that the Outlaw 2220 keeps

THD+N(5W, 4 ohms) - SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms) - Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms)

 

[Danddd]

I dont know why

But I found this interesting... The 'company' that the Outlaw 2220 keeps

THD+N(5W, 4 ohms) - SINAD (dB) (5W, 4 ohms) - Power (W) (1% THD+N, 4 ohms)

Interesting. Great value at 2 for $700. Not many non AVS reviews and ASR reviewed positive.

 

[Frank Sol]

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Great value at 2 for $700.

Seems that way... I'm tempted

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ASR reviewed positive.

I'm guessing it doesn't sound egregious but how 'refined' is it ?

 

[Frank Sol]

 

[Danddd]

Seems that way... I'm tempted





I'm guessing it doesn't sound egregious but how 'refined' is it ?

And that's the crux of the juxtaposition. Measures nice, built for AVR systems where there might be different design goals. Too bad ASR doesn't have a 'Well, let's see how it sounds' section.

 

[joecoulson]

And that's the crux of the juxtaposition. Measures nice, built for AVR systems where there might be different design goals. Too bad ASR doesn't have a 'Well, let's see how it sounds' section.

Funny that. Let’s test Audio gear and not worry about how it’s sounds. I’m sold!

 

[Danddd]

Funny that. Let’s test Audio gear and not worry about how it’s sounds. I’m sold!

Measurements rule at ASR, It must sound stellar if it measures well.

 

[joecoulson]

Some A21+ pics from when I bought mine

 

[Frank Sol]

@joecoulson

Yeah , the A21+ is a beast

 

[UncleAng]

Frank: Tell your friends to save money and buy this instead.....

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649935315-bampk-ref-2002/

Klipsch tend to be a bit hot and this amp has MOSFETs to sweeten the sound.

 

[joecoulson]

CW IV’s are far from “hot”

 

[Frank Sol]

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Frank: Tell your friends to save money and buy this instead.....

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Seems like it will be the Benchmark... He was waiting till Music Direct received a new shipment. Apparently they just did

Indeed it was the Benchmark AHB2... I've been told they love the combo (Cornwall IV)

I wonder if they will feel the same 6 months from now?

 

[joecoulson]

I’m betting they will love it more and more as things settle.

 

[Frank Sol]

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I’m betting they will love it more and more as things settle.

I hope so... Maybe they aint 'sick' like me and some of you guys

 

[joecoulson]

I'm sick too, but when you find synergy - you will settle in - at least for a while.

 

[DavidTT]

Gear churn, the thing I hate to love!