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Bryston vs Manley

This should be the typical Apples vs Oranges comparison but it keeps things interesting, in my opinion. ;-)

I never liked the sound of Bryston gear. I chose Classe over Bryston years ago but lately I've been hearing good reports from Brytson owners, including a buddy of mine who thought very highly of the 7BSST2 monoblocks. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to audition them for myself as my hectic work schedule didn't permit it while he had them.

If all goes as planned, I should have my pair of Bryston 7BSST2 sometime next week. I didn't audition them first. I just bought them.

Upon arrival I'll be comparing the 7BSST2 to my Manley Neo-Classic 250 vacuum tube monoblocks. Of course I expect them to sound very different which means I don't expect one to necessarily sound "better" than the other.

The Manleys are rated at 250wpc but we're talking 'tube watts' and some seem to believe that tube watts sound louder. Technically a watt is a watt but whatever. The Brystons are rated at 600wpc.

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Topic - Bryston vs Manley - AbeCollins 18:26:45 05/29/11 (57)
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