Bass quality on 4b SST2 Power Amp

dspgolf · « **on:** 23 Jul 2010, 06:31 pm »

Just wondered if anyone else has noticed that the bass on the new 4BSST2 model sound a little bit more organic or mellow if that's the right term? Have been listening to my new amp for a few months now and was comparing it to my old 4B ST model. Definitely a much more well rounded amplifier and sounds great on all types of music but was wondering if anyone else has heard this? The amp images like crazy and has plenty of punch too. just sounds maybe a tad bit more laid back.

Dave

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 06:47 pm »

vegasdave · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 08:19 pm »

Quote from: dspgolf on 23 Jul 2010, 06:31 pm

Just wondered if anyone else has noticed that the bass on the new 4BSST2 model sound a little bit more organic or mellow if that's the right term? Have been listening to my new amp for a few months now and was comparing it to my old 4B ST model. Definitely a much more well rounded amplifier and sounds great on all types of music but was wondering if anyone else has heard this? The amp images like crazy and has plenty of punch too. just sounds maybe a tad bit more laid back.

Dave

Well, what does your 4B-ST sound like?

1ZIP · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 08:35 pm »

Quote from: Anonamemouse on 23 Jul 2010, 06:47 pm

yup.

+1, just a touch warmer!

Napalm · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 11:00 pm »

The SST2 is a little bit too polite.

Nap.

vegasdave · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 11:28 pm »

Quote from: Napalm on 23 Jul 2010, 11:00 pm

The SST2 is a little bit too polite.

Nap.

So, you like SST better?

Elizabeth · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 11:30 pm »

Put a Pangea 9 gauge Power cord on it. Audio Advisor $60 two meters. The cord actually improves the bass. It is an immediate thing you can hear straight up.
I would say the 4B-SST2 has plenty of clean bass juice. It may seem more laid back because it is cleaner, more precise. more articulate.
I have played with a number of 'cheap' power options. The Pangea is the best deal.
(Going to a Pangea 14SE cord, I find the bass less, the highs more 'golden', everything clearer. I am putting the 9 back on later today, to rejudge my opinion of the 14SE.) (the 14, 14SE is for preamps etc)

Napalm · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 11:32 pm »

I wonder how it would sound with one of the magic transformers that the more expensive models got.....

Nap.

vegasdave · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 Jul 2010, 11:56 pm »

Good question.

dspgolf · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 02:46 am »

Does the SST version still have as much bass slam as the ST version, just improved highs and midrange?

1oldguy · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:21 pm »

Quote from: Elizabeth on 23 Jul 2010, 11:30 pm

Put a Pangea 9 gauge Power cord on it. Audio Advisor $60 two meters. The cord actually improves the bass. It is an immediate thing you can hear straight up.
I would say the 4B-SST2 has plenty of clean bass juice. It may seem more laid back because it is cleaner, more precise. more articulate.
I have played with a number of 'cheap' power options. The Pangea is the best deal.
(Going to a Pangea 14SE cord, I find the bass less, the highs more 'golden', everything clearer. I am putting the 9 back on later today, to rejudge my opinion of the 14SE.) (the 14, 14SE is for preamps etc)

Looks very impressive......Will look into this power cord.

1oldguy · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:31 pm »

Both are Delicious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLEKViWbB4&feature=player_embedded#!

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:49 pm »

Quote from: 1oldguy on 24 Jul 2010, 12:31 pm

Both are Delicious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLEKViWbB4&feature=player_embedded#!

She certainly is... She can do plugging in here anytime.

Btw, did you read the comments?

1oldguy · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 12:51 pm »

Quote from: Anonamemouse on 24 Jul 2010, 12:49 pm

She certainly is... She can do plugging in here anytime.

Btw, did you read the comments?

Which thread are you referring to as I dare not assume.

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 01:01 pm »

Quote from: 1oldguy on 24 Jul 2010, 12:51 pm

Which thread are you referring to as I dare not assume.

The one BigFootpl posted on your YouTube link

Quote from: BigFootpl

Why use such power cord when the rest of the house power instalation in walls is normal and directly connected to washing mashines and other noisy stuff.
If you are paranoic about power supply the only option is batteries.

Napalm · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 02:45 pm »

^^^ As you can notice it is intended for the tubes folks.

Nap.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 04:19 pm »

WHo would think Pangea cords could be so lacivious.I have piles of the 9's to roll around in at certain 'private' moments.

If i weren't an ugly old hag, I would post some pictures. As it is, lucky for you I don't!
ROFLMAO

werd · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 04:24 pm »

There is a 9 on audiogon right now for a $100 bucks.... They look pretty good. The 4Bsst and sst/2 respond to different power cords so its worth it to try a few and see what happens.

My rm-20 threw a big wrench in my power cord setup as the rm-20 fixed what was wrong with the wall for current recovery. Some cords were just to responsive with the rm20. I ditched all my cryo cords and went looking for something else. The pangea looks nice and i would have tried that cord.

Napalm · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 04:30 pm »

Young James using Bryston's former cable testing facility, you can see a pair of humongous power cords being tested too:

The facility was dismantled after they realized that all cables are the same.

Nap.

1oldguy · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Jul 2010, 07:38 pm »

Quote from: Anonamemouse on 24 Jul 2010, 01:01 pm

The one BigFootpl posted on your YouTube link

Yes in fact I did.Everybody is going to have a different take depending upon who you ask.Considering the PC aren't ridiculously priced I think it would be worth checking out.Besides there is one member here who has them,at least I think so and is satisfied that there is a difference.After what I spent on the amps I'm sure this is much more easy to digest price wise.