28B SST2 mono

**sharkmouth** · April 5, 2013, 01:41 AM

I am about to audition these amps in my system next Friday. Will get back to you & let you know how they compare to the 2301's

**joeinid** · April 5, 2013, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by bzr

I am about to audition these amps in my system next Friday. Will get back to you & let you know how they compare to the 2301's

Congrats Kev!

I am very interested in your opinion. I really think the 28's are the best Bryston has to offer. The 20 year warranty is a testament to their commitment. Can't wait! The Strads and 28's should be dynamite.

**MDP** · April 5, 2013, 08:01 AM

Kev, I predict you're about to have a heart attack when you hear that with your Strads !

Congrats !!

**sharkmouth** · April 5, 2013, 05:23 PM

Thanks guys, I am really hoping it's these amps that have what I'm looking for. I was listening to the 2301's & thinking to myself I must have rocks in my head to be thinking of replacing them

**joeinid** · April 5, 2013, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by bzr

Thanks guys, I am really hoping it's these amps that have what I'm looking for. I was listening to the 2301's & thinking to myself I must have rocks in my head to be thinking of replacing them

Kev,

It might be nice to switch between them. Do you have to sell the 2301's to fund the next purchase?

**sharkmouth** · April 6, 2013, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by joeinid

Kev,

It might be nice to switch between them. Do you have to sell the 2301's to fund the next purchase?

Joe , alas I need to sell one set for the other, great idea though.

**joeinid** · April 6, 2013, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by bzr

Joe , alas I need to sell one set for the other, great idea though.

How about one of each? Ha! Nah, that will not work. As good as the 2301's are on the Strads, I believe the control of the 28BSST2's will be undeniable. Bryston's current line up is not like when I was in college. The new gear is smooth and non-fatiguing. I was amazed by the 4BSST2 and have yet to hear the 28's. Keep us in the loop.

**sharkmouth** · April 6, 2013, 01:49 AM

Will do.....

**Sean** · April 6, 2013, 07:19 AM

Good luck, Kev!

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by joeinid

How about one of each? Ha! Nah, that will not work. As good as the 2301's are on the Strads, I believe the control of the 28BSST2's will be undeniable. Bryston's current line up is not like when I was in college. The new gear is smooth and non-fatiguing. I was amazed by the 4BSST2 and have yet to hear the 28's. Keep us in the loop.

Joe,

I to was very impressed with the 4B SST2 on my Futura, I now thinking of getting rid of my Mc207 and replace it with 4B&6B for the HT duty..

**mdkim** · April 6, 2013, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Dewster

Joe,

I to was very impressed with the 4B SST2 on my Futura, I now thinking of getting rid of my Mc207 and replace it with 4B&6B for the HT duty..

Dewey:

I've been using the 6B SST2 in my HT with stellar results...I also see a 4B SST2 in my future. There's something I once heard about about great minds

. SP3 to complete?

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by mdkim

Dewey:

I've been using the 6B SST2 in my HT with stellar results...I also see a 4B SST2 in my future. There's something I once heard about about great minds

. SP3 to complete?

Michael,

I think the end result for me would be selling the Mc207 & Mx121 and go with 4B, 6B, and SP3 yes..

Are you running the SP3?

**MDP** · April 6, 2013, 11:12 AM

Dewey, I heard your Futura's with Byston 7B SST2's, very nice sounding. Also with the Classe CA M600's !!

**mdkim** · April 6, 2013, 11:18 AM

No SP3. The sane part of me says it's not worth the outlay...the OCD irrational want to complete a matching set is winning however...perhaps if Jeff gives me a deal I can't refuse

...

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by mdkim

No SP3. The sane part of me says it's not worth the outlay...the OCD irrational want to complete a matching set is winning however...perhaps if Jeff gives me a deal I can't refuse

...

I'll see him tomorrow to pick up my 28's, I'll have to have a talk with him :-)

**joeinid** · April 6, 2013, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dewster

I'll see him tomorrow to pick up my 28's, I'll have to have a talk with him :-)

Congratulations Dewey!

Can't wait for the break in process to be over.

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 10:53 PM

I couldn't wait for tomorrow, so I had to pay Jeff a visit right after I got into town today :p

**Mike** · April 6, 2013, 10:58 PM

Excellent Dewey! Congrats. Pictures to follow I assume?

Bryston28s.jpg

**mdkim** · April 6, 2013, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dewster

I couldn't wait for tomorrow, so I had to pay Jeff a visit right after I got into town today :p

Sweet Dewey! Definitely pics and impressions.

Say hello to your lovely family from Susan and I.

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 11:02 PM

Trying to rush the kids to bed so I can get started, also pics would have to wait a little don't want to alarm the wife just yet..

My apology Mike..

**Dewster** · April 6, 2013, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by mdkim

Sweet Dewey! Definitely pics and impressions.

Say hello to your lovely family from Susan and I.

Thnx Michael, and our greeting to you and your family also.. You're a lucky man also :o

**Mike** · April 6, 2013, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dewster

Trying to rush the kids to bed so I can get started, also pics would have to wait a little don't want to alarm the wife just yet..

My apology Mike..

I feel your pain!

4 year old and 7 year old here. Neither listen!

**sharkmouth** · April 12, 2013, 04:17 AM

Righto then, I'm listening to Joe Bonamassa on the 2301's, through the Soulution of course & am remembering the great sound from the 28's that i auditioned. The warm sound was there with the grip on lower midrange & bass, did someone say bass. Why yes they do have a tad of control over the lower frequencies that could become quite addictive if you were that way inclined. The speed of the amps too, just wonderful the way Bryston have voiced these, it was really surprising for me to hear the tone & then experience the speed of them, it was one of those "what the hell can't these amps do ?"I did notice in the upper realms, & I'm talking the top of the upper realms in voice before they go falsetto, think Adele here people, yes she does do that, listen to Someone Like You, it wasn't as quite accurate as the 2301's. Another thing i noticed too when all was said & done & the van was on it's way back to the depot with the amps, was that the McIntosh 2301's really got me thinking wow a few times listening to a couple of the same tracks that were used in the demo.
From the 28's I am moving to another demo & that one is of SGR Audio amps, designed by a person I have spoken to many times & purchased gear from in the past. The family comes from a view of less boast & more results & I am also told the amps are a good thing, we shall see. Ahhh, Beth has just started to sing my favourite song, I'd Rather Go Blind, damn this tune gets me going, thank-you Etta, but I am focused here & the end result is I could very easily live with the Bryston 28's, they are a very good amp & deliver a warmer side of neutral sound that got quite close to the 2301's through a Soulution 520 preamp( yeah, well, that preamp aint goin nowhere fast I'll give you the tip), but, my god, the hybrid wins again. McIntosh I salute you for a stellar effort & Bryston I raise the bar for a solid state that deserves mention with company.

**joeinid** · April 12, 2013, 08:45 AM

Kev

Glad you liked your Bryston audition. They really are great amps as you've just found out. Please keep us posted with your journey.

**socfan12** · April 12, 2013, 07:33 PM

Great feedback on a great amp. How much longer will you demo them, Kev?

**sharkmouth** · April 12, 2013, 08:37 PM

Allen, they went back the same day as it was an audition on the day & not a loan. The next amps are on loan for as I am often in touch with Stuart Ralston of SGR Audio, of which I have very high hopes for. Heres some info on where to next.

http://www.sgraudio.com

**socfan12** · April 13, 2013, 05:52 PM

Very interesting design. Where did you hear about that?

**sharkmouth** · April 14, 2013, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by socfan12

Very interesting design. Where did you hear about that?

Allen, Stuart is the distributor of MSB in Oz, not too many moons ago i was the very proud owner of a MSB Diamond Dac IV with all the boxes ticked. To this day it is still the best sounding front end that I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Also I am "very" interested in his amps & speakers! At the mo I also have one of his custom specked racks being finished this week in Melbourne.

**socfan12** · April 14, 2013, 06:49 AM

Awesome. Please post how you get along with them! Getting the monos I presume since that's what your posted?

**sharkmouth** · April 14, 2013, 05:34 PM

Will do. Yes the 300w mono's

**LL21** · August 30, 2013, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by sharkmouth

I am about to audition these amps in my system next Friday. Will get back to you & let you know how they compare to the 2301's

Hi Sharkmouth, just curious...i used to own Strads...where did you end up on amps? I eventually found great synergy with a Gryphon Antileon which i loved for years til i sold it. The Strads sound wonderful on mid-powered tubes...but boy they really do respond well to power and particularly high quality, high current. Thanks for any update!

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