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REVIEW: Bryston 2B-SST Amplifier (SS)
Posted by Belgarchi on June 15, 2008 at 12:08:49:
Model: 2B-SST Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2650 Description: 2x100 W Power Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Bryston
Review by Belgarchi on June 15, 2008 at 12:08:49
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for the 2B-SST- Very well built (2 toroidal transformers, 60,000 microF caps)
- Very convenient: RCA and XLR input, selectable gain (23 or 29 db), not too bulky.
- 20 years warranty, and Bryston's service is excellent
- Sound is disappointing: a little bit thin, flat soundstage, mid-highs slightly aggressive. Better than Parasound A23, but inferior to Musical Fidelity A3.2cr or Conrad-Johnson MF2250A.
Product Weakness: Huge price increase (Canadian/US dollar), sound at this price level. Product Strengths: Built quality, Features, 20 years warranty Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Conrad-Johnson, Musical Fidelity Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Arcam Sources (CDP/Turntable): Classe, Thorens-SME Speakers: B&W, Dynaudio Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest, Kimber Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jaz, Classic, Other Room Size (LxWxH): 30 x 20 x 15 Room Comments/Treatments: Neutral Time Period/Length of Audition: 6 months Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Monster Cable Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner