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Benchmark THX Amp Tech Bears Fruit

Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 23, 2014

The Benchmark AHB2 is the first power amplifier to use energy-efficient technology developed by THX. The two-channel amp is rated at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 170 watts into 4 ohms, or 340 watts into 8 ohms with vanishing low total harmonic distortion of less than 0.00013 percent at 1 kilohertz. “Benchmark is a great partner to roll out THX’s patented all-analog amplifier technology,” says Laurie Fincham, THX senior VP and audio éminence grise. It uses low-profile components to achieve high-power amplification and, if THX’s hopes are fulfilled, may be used in audio/video receivers, TVs, powered speakers, car systems, and handheld devices.

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Submitted by javanp on January 24, 2014 - 3:35pm

This is frustrating low on details. Is there somewhere else we can go to learn more about this amplifier technology? Does this technology have a name? That THD rating is drool-inducing. I must know more!!

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