I hadn't noticed til now, but you're right....there's a definite resemblance to a DH220, XL280, and likely more. 

Hafler DH-220 is twice larger (volume wise) and twice heavier.  In addition  Benchmark has 7 lights in front and small power button on the left instead of large switch on the right in Hafler.  AHB2 has 4 mounting allen screws on front panel, DH-220 has none.

 

Anyone notice Benchmarks amps look like Haflers? 
 

no. Who cares?

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Something that's been bugging me for a while but now I fully grasp it.

why was it bugging you? What exactly do you fully grasp now?

Do we bucket this into another useless thread category or is there really some significance to this?

If this is bugging you, you might look into some problems around the country that could use a little attention.

well, that didnt get very far.