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RE: N core

I think I was the first person to use the word "boring" on this thread to describe one particular amp.

The amp in question is the Benchmark AHB-2. Yes it's boring to listen to, but yes, it's probably very accurate if its output is analysed on the test bench.

I described this amp's sound as such that one tends to want to turn down the volume and maybe to forward on to the next track. An exciting amp will have the reverse - the temptation is to turn up the volume.

Most valve amps have considerable distortion, but often sound better than SS amps with many speakers. They add excitement to the music and I don't care if it has poor results on the test bench - all I want from an amp is to enjoy my music with as near as possible as the enjoyment at a live venue. Would you not agree?


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