Which Amp Would You Choose?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Khorn, Apr 24, 2004.

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  1. Khorn

    Khorn Dynagrunt Obversarian Thread Starter

    Judging by what you can see at the links below and, on the merits of the amps themselves alone (eg: not how they integrate with the particular system you have now) which amp do you think you would pick?

    Click on "Further details" at the bottom of the page. I'm considering the "High Performance" model.

    Accustic Arts Amp II AC

    OR

    Bryston 14B SST

    Any opinions or experiences with either of these would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Larry

    Larry Member

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    Ohio, USVI
    The Bryston hands down. Good sound and unmatched warrenty.
     
  3. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialistâ„¢

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    B.C.
    I'd honestly have to hear them in my own system to give a proper evaluation. Based on previous listening, not this particular model, I wasn't impressed with Brystons sound and that's why I ended up choosing my Classe.
     
  4. peter

    peter Senior Member

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    Paradise
    The Bryston, for sure, but you really should audition the QUAD 909. TAS recently stated that you need to spend "12 times the money the QUAD costs" to get anything better, or seomthing like that. And, yes, I am biased. I have had QUAD in my system since 1978 and still do. QUAD 405 amp, 606 amp, 44 preamp, 33 preamp, FM3 tuner. The 909 is next on my list for the system I am building in the living room.
     
  5. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

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    Toronto
    I agree with Dave.

    I had a Bryston for about three days once. I returned it to the store because it was so cold and analytical (great "specs", though).

    I guess I prefer distortion.... :D
     
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