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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
osborne #393874 06/09/13 12:53 PM
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Chess, they are expensive, no doubt but excellent none the less.

Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
brwsaw #393876 06/09/13 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted By: brwsaw
Forgive my ignorance but ifthey all sound the same, provide the same end result (assuming output is equal) they why spend more then needed?


Have you looked at Creek Audio, Emotiva and Outlaw? These should be below your budget so you can put those Benjamins to (maybe) other audio gear.

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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
osborne #393897 06/10/13 12:19 AM
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the bryston would probably be a good match for the M80s.... However, why the heck would you use 5k to drive 1.5k?!!!!

If you have a real budget start over. You can do way better speakers and amp wise for 5k from scratch. Just saying.....

Demo gear. You will be surprised.

If you are really into your M80s, set a budget of 2k or less. You can get some outstanding integrated amps for that.

Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
osborne #393899 06/10/13 01:23 AM
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Oops power amp, not integrated eh? I second the emotiva, Outlaw etc. options. If you are going internet that is.

Or else get out there and forget what anyone else has to say. smile Don't get caught up in internet opinion. Worth almost nothing imo (lol).

Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
osborne #394259 06/18/13 04:43 AM
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I really hate to recommend people a product that I have because it seems like that is all anybody ever does on forums, But for 5k, personally I would check into some stratos mono extreme's or even Kismet mono's (not sure on the price) from Odyssey Audio.

I do have a pair of Khartago mono's which are a smaller cheaper version which I have had for many years and last year sent back to Odyssey for upgraded boards and to repair one of the amps, They are an excellent value for the money I think. Perhaps not as polished as something from Bryston since they are all hand built and customized for each customer, The khartago's were excellent with the M80's I used to have and the PSB Goldi's I have now.

I also do agree with other comments that it is a little skewed to spend 5k on amplification for the M80's when you could spend 5k on speakers and 1.5k on amplification and get a better setup overall.

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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
Haoleb #394331 06/20/13 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted By: Haoleb
I really hate to recommend people a product that I have because it seems like that is all anybody ever does on forums, But for 5k, personally I would check into some stratos mono extreme's .

Agreed.
I haven't heard the Odyssey name in awhile but Klaus? used to get one heckuva reputation for customer service.
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Originally Posted By: Haoleb

I also do agree with other comments that it is a little skewed to spend 5k on amplification for the M80's when you could spend 5k on speakers and 1.5k on amplification and get a better setup overall.

Agreed again.
For 5k you can get a larger speaker (or more speakers), maybe fancier finishes and for under 2k you can get a TON of good amp options.
A TON!!


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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
chesseroo #394357 06/20/13 02:04 PM
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I have a Bryston 9BSST/2 with my 80v3. The amp delivers 200 watts per channel at 4 ohm. I have yet to drive the Axiom's into clipping. What do you get with the Bryston beside's good sound a 20 year warrenty. You could by a used 10 year old Bryston and still have 5 years more warrenty than most of the amps out there. They also offer great customer service.

I also have a pair of 7BSST/2. They are a completely different beast. I also owned the 4b series st,sst,sst/2. Audition if you can and let your ears decide.

Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
chesseroo #394360 06/20/13 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By: chesseroo
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For 5k you can get a larger speaker (or more speakers), maybe fancier finishes and for under 2k you can get a TON of good amp options.
A TON!!

Hmm, that's a buck a pound. Good deal!


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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
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Thanks everyone.

I ended up getting the 4BSST2 about 3 weeks ago. A few more weeks of critical listening and I'll put up my thoughts of it with my M80 V2's.

As for the amp itself I am glad I spent the cash now and got the Bryston. To those that asked the question why spend nearly 6k with taxes and shipping on an amp driving 1.5k worth of speakers; it is my first upgrade in a planned series of new equipment over the next 2-3 years. Also buying Canadian was high on my list of requirements. If I will stick with the axiom M80's as my main speakers long term is up in the air but without going into details I am more then happy of the pairing of the Bryston with the M80's for now.

The amp itself is certainly a quality piece. I have not found any faults with it from a build quality perspective. Performance wise even at painful SPL's the amp runs warm but not hot and so far has not shown signs of clipping. This was important to me as my wife plays music really loud and had shut down my Denon 3808 due to thermal protection several times. And yes at the levels she was listening too above 0 dB on the dial meant there was distortion especially when she turned on 7 channel stereo or was using a multichannel source. No such problems after fitting in the 4B. Now the load of the L/R channels are taken off the 3808 and it is free to drive the other 5 channels so it does not get nearly as hot.

Like I said a few more weeks of listening and movie watching and I will give a complete update.


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Re: Bryston 4BSST2 or similarly priced amp
osborne #394462 06/22/13 06:18 PM
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That is a great amp, enjoy!

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