9bsst same as 3bsst

fld · « **on:** 13 Jan 2006, 02:30 am »

just wondering whether the amp section of the 9bsst is the same as 3bsst ? many thanks

ec · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Jan 2006, 03:06 am »

same basic design but from an older post from James Tanner, if I remember correctly:

The 3B has more available heat sinking thus higher power output. I believe it has more caps per channel as well.

Godfather · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Jan 2006, 07:25 pm »

Nearly the same but not quite.

See this thread:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=22211&highlight=9bsst

Levi · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Jan 2006, 08:26 pm »

3BSST is better in 2ch applications compared to a 9BSST used as stereo. Although, the difference between the 9BSST and 3BSST will be subtle.

fld · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Jan 2006, 11:09 am »

Quote from: Levi

3BSST is better in 2ch applications compared to a 9BSST used as stereo. Although, the difference between the 9BSST and 3BSST will be subtle.

many thanks for those reply.

Had a feeling that the 3bsst used in 2 channel should sound a little better than a 9bsst used in a 2 channel.

Levi · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Jan 2006, 03:16 pm »

On the other hand, the 9BSST is excellent in home theater applications.

Godfather · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Jan 2006, 06:42 pm »

Quote from: Levi

On the other hand, the 9BSST is excellent in home theater applications.

And you'll have the option of bi-amping using 4 channels.