Bryston 4b sst2 c series Amp.......
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Hi Bob. I just sold this amp after having it for a year. It is a great performer that can drive a wide variety of speakers with its strength (and also finesse). I don't know that I have heard people pairing Bryston with Mac but that doesn't mean it can't be done. I would definitely check to make sure impedance between the pre and power don't conflict. I have also read that Bryston pairs very well with Harbeth. The best of luck to you!
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Is the preamp tube or transistor?
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From: Andy
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:41 AM
To: James Tanner
Subject: 4B SST2
James & Corey
I got the 4B SST2 hooked up to my system.
I expected I would be switching between 4B ST and 4B SST2 a few times to nail down the differences like I have had to do with recent system tweaks I have made.
Installing the 4B SST 2 was no tweak.It was clear right from the start that this was a superior amplifier.The 4B ST never went back in.Mid range and top end is detailed beyond expectation.I hear low level detail that was previously covered up.
Instrumental harmonics are much clearer.It is not forward sounding.It is correct sounding.The bass was a little harder to evaluate.My speaker system has its own built in power amplifier.Still,I think I hear tighter control.I believe if someone does not like this amplifier they should instead take a hard look at the rest of their system.This is a honest and revealing amplifier.
Lousy recordings will still sound lousy.A cheap CD player will be revealed for what it is.Fix the source.Don't blame this amplifier.Of course a speaker system that has issues may be even worse.A good amplifier is not supposed to be a band aid to the wrongs of other equipment or recordings and a 4B SST2 is not. With everything fed to it good,the 4B SST2 is very musical .
It is definitely a keeper.
Special thanks to Corey for his help in bringing my stereo system
to the level it is today.
Below is the associated equipment I used.
Speakers...........Martin Logan Montis electrostatic hybrid.
Preamp..............Bryston BP 20
Speaker cable...Tellurium Q Ultra Black
Interconnects......Tellurium Q balanced
Tuner...................Magnum Dynalab MD 102
CD.......................Musical Fidelity M1 CDT transport and M1 DAC
Andy Visniewski
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:41 AM
To: James Tanner
Subject: 4B SST2
James & Corey
I got the 4B SST2 hooked up to my system.
I expected I would be switching between 4B ST and 4B SST2 a few times to nail down the differences like I have had to do with recent system tweaks I have made.
Installing the 4B SST 2 was no tweak.It was clear right from the start that this was a superior amplifier.The 4B ST never went back in.Mid range and top end is detailed beyond expectation.I hear low level detail that was previously covered up.
Instrumental harmonics are much clearer.It is not forward sounding.It is correct sounding.The bass was a little harder to evaluate.My speaker system has its own built in power amplifier.Still,I think I hear tighter control.I believe if someone does not like this amplifier they should instead take a hard look at the rest of their system.This is a honest and revealing amplifier.
Lousy recordings will still sound lousy.A cheap CD player will be revealed for what it is.Fix the source.Don't blame this amplifier.Of course a speaker system that has issues may be even worse.A good amplifier is not supposed to be a band aid to the wrongs of other equipment or recordings and a 4B SST2 is not. With everything fed to it good,the 4B SST2 is very musical .
It is definitely a keeper.
Special thanks to Corey for his help in bringing my stereo system
to the level it is today.
Below is the associated equipment I used.
Speakers...........Martin Logan Montis electrostatic hybrid.
Preamp..............Bryston BP 20
Speaker cable...Tellurium Q Ultra Black
Interconnects......Tellurium Q balanced
Tuner...................Magnum Dynalab MD 102
CD.......................Musical Fidelity M1 CDT transport and M1 DAC
Andy Visniewski
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Yes Thanks - sorted it out with him.
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FWIW, this is one amplifier I find it hard to upgrade from! Believe me I have tried comparing this amplifier with several others that is 3 to 4 times more but still prefers the Bryston 4BSST2.
I have match this with the ARCref5SE tube line stage and it sounds simply amazing. A match that is perfect in my system. The 4BSST2 is a complete different animal when its paired with the Bryston BIT 20 - the control, finesse, and refinement is astonishing.
Enjoy~
I have match this with the ARCref5SE tube line stage and it sounds simply amazing. A match that is perfect in my system. The 4BSST2 is a complete different animal when its paired with the Bryston BIT 20 - the control, finesse, and refinement is astonishing.
Enjoy~