Benchmark Media Systems LA4 + Benchmark Media Systems AHB2: do they pair? | twochannel.ai

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Benchmark Media Systems LA4 + Benchmark Media Systems AHB2

Component pairing

Benchmark Media Systems LA4preampfeedsBenchmark Media Systems AHB2power amp

Not recommended

We would not pair the Benchmark Media Systems LA4 with the Benchmark Media Systems AHB2 — the issues below are hard to live with.

What the compatibility check found

Preamp-Power Amp Voltage Matching
Issue
✗ CRITICAL: Preamp can output 20V but power amp clips at 9.8V
This will cause severe clipping and distortion. Use a preamp with lower output voltage or a power amp with higher input voltage rating.
Physical Connectivity
Pass
✓ Products have compatible connections: XLR

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Balanced/Unbalanced Connection Matching

Couldn't verify

Insufficient connection data to verify balanced/unbalanced matching

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