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bcomer

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Must choose
« on: 18 Jun 2013, 03:14 pm »
My current amplifier is a Phase Linear 200 Series II driven by a Harman Kardon 725 pre-amplifier.

These feed a nice pair of Celestion SL6S speakers.

I have a choice of the following two amplifiers but am not sure which one to choose:

2B SST2
4B ST

The 2B is a newer generation design but the 4B offers more power for "down the road".

A Bryston BP6 is also available from the same guy selling the 2B.

Any advice is welcome but need to make my mind up in the next few days.
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Laundrew

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Re: Must choose
« Reply #1 on: 18 Jun 2013, 09:05 pm »
Can you audition them? If so, let your ears be the judge - good luck  :thumb:

Be well...
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redbook

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Re: Must choose
« Reply #2 on: 18 Jun 2013, 09:37 pm »
    Allow me to welcome you to our group of Bryston users. Love that handle "BCOMER"...very catchy . Anyway  I can tell you  that my 4B ST (1999) is a fabulous amp. It likes to be connected in balanced mode. I recommend a BP 25 pre if you can get a deal on one. These are units that have great synergy because they are the same generation period . It is said that the newer amps are smoother but you will pay much for their small refinements .  :thumb:
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bcomer

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Re: Must choose
« Reply #3 on: 19 Jun 2013, 02:04 am »
I went to see the 4BST tonight and got it for $1500.00.

There is not a mark on it and he had the original box.

I could not pass up that deal.

Now I need to find a new pre-amplifier and am open to suggestions.
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tim92gts

Re: Must choose
« Reply #4 on: 19 Jun 2013, 07:46 am »
i thought the HK 725 was a pretty good pre, esp for it's time.
If the pre is still functioning well i'd be tempted to add a meaty sub
to that system next, iirc the Celestions were a touch light in deep bass.
JMHO, depends what you listen to a bit.

Tim
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turnovertherecord

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Re: Must choose
« Reply #5 on: 19 Jun 2013, 05:11 pm »
A nice tube will sound very nice

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Chicago

Re: Must choose
« Reply #6 on: 19 Jun 2013, 11:42 pm »
I would listen to that fine amp for a couple of months so you understand the improvements it made to your sound.  tim92gts is telling us that is a pretty good pre-amp so give it some time.  Then if you still decide you want to upgrade the pre-amp give the type of sound you want some thought.  Do you want to warm it up (McIntosh - tubes) or do want detail and transparency (Bryston) and there are plenty of great ones in between.  Let your ears be the judge.  I always audition gear at the dealer and if I like it I take it home and try it there.  Your room will also influence the decision.

There are lots of great pre-amps out there but I love the transparency of Bryston gear and the 20 year warranty can't be beat.  I have a 4Bsst and I use a BP-25 with it and you can pick up a used one for about $1,000 if you don't want a phono stage in it.  A less expensive option would be a used AudioLab 8000 and if you can find one it will run about $300 to $350.  It is a heck of a pre-amp for the money and I still have one as a back up for my Bryston.

Good Listening,
Mike
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