I think the new Cubed Amps look pretty spiffy, although I am happy with the look of my 7BSST2's. And I am happy with the sound as well.
Am I happy about the new Amps replacing the older SST2's, considering I've only owned my 7's for about 10 months now? Well, no, and yes.
I had assumed, like other audio equipment, that "time marches on", and that there would come a point in time where Bryston would introduce newer models.
But it is pleasing to hear that there will be an upgrade path should an owner choose such modification enhancements to the SST2 Series.
From James' writings, it appears one can keep the SST2 Faceplates, and perhaps then this route would slightly lessen the upgrade costs per Unit I would presume?
Would I consider the upgrade path for my pair? I might, maybe, but only "if" one of my Amps should ever fail and has to be sent back for repair under warrantee. And as you folks well know, I might be waiting for a long, long time!
My current thoughts about my Amps at this point in time are, "Don't fix what isn't broken".