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In Reply to: RE: Class ab amps posted by AbeCollins on February 02, 2022 at 19:23:46
I had some of Bryston's first products including thr 4b when introduced and can agree to that the sound was more suited to "pro" application way back then. I can't comment on their recent products.
I've had many amplifiers over the years of all different typologies: tube, SS or combinations of both. running my Klipschorns that I've been using steadily for between 40 -50 years now.
In my recent total equipment upgrade I'm running what I consider by far the best sounding and performing amplifier that I've ever heard with these speakers and it's a very powerful current capable class A/B. Nothing else has come close to the attributes of this combination.
Goes to show that maybe it rests with the capabilities of the amplification design and execution. I've never been more satisfied.
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IMHO too many people get hung up on amplifier class of operation. There are excellent and not so great sounding amps across nearly all classes. Some will insist that Class A is the best sounding so they pair their under powered HOT running Class A amp with a speaker that requires more power and the sound is compressed or congested. They would have been better off with a good Class AB amp with more power. I've been there myself! I'm at the other end of the spectrum running Class D these days.
As for Bryston, I auditioned a 4B series amp back in the 1990's then bought Classe instead ;-) I much preferred the Classe sound. Bryston back in the 90's sounded harsh and grainy to me to go along with their thin and cold sound. The more recent 7BSST2 pair that I had was better. They weren't harsh or grainy but still on the lean thin and cold side for me. I prefer more "meat on the bones" and a warmer more robust and "musical" sounds.
My Pass Labs Aleph 3 from years ago:
This true Class A 30-wpc amp runs HOT and draws nearly 250-Watts from the AC mains. Coupled to my reasonably easy to drive Tannoy Definition D500 towers the setup sounded dynamically compressed and congested. Even the modestly easy Tannoys require more power. The photo was staged but you get the point ;-)
Great amplification design is a result of both technological and artistic capability. Art of sound is the objective. I do believe the amplification I'm using now, an Alluxity Power One Stereo Amplifier out of the Danish Vitus family displays these attributes admirably. Never expected so much improvement in so many areas. Pays to check what's out there.
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