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Any 2.5B3 Users?
What do you think?
Do like that there is only a single pair of output devices in each channel. Like others, to my ears, the SQ from a single pair of output devices (solid-state or tube) is better. Faster, cleaner, more defined.
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Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Not a hard rule but... often true. At least it had been in the past. Some Krell, Coda and Bryston amps of the lower wattage were noticeably more musical sounding if the speakers presented a good match.
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My first foray into the 'high end' included a pair of Bryston's 2B-LP amps back in 1985. Listened to them for 10 years. Wonderful sound, but I would like a bit more power as my thoughts turn to a pair of Maggie 1.7i speakers. 180wpc @ 4-ohm should be fine for my listening.
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Only interested in the SQ. 3B3 would be fine, but too many output devices.
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Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Good to go then Glenn.
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Compared to the 3B, I think the 2.5 cubed form factor is much more versatile as well, relatively low in height (4"), works well in many set-ups. The 3B has the same height as the 4B3, just truncated in depth. Get the 2.5 cubed or 4 cubed IMO.
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Well, I owned a closet full of Bryston amps, literally... and would certainly be happy with any of their amps again today.
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Yes, I agree. If more power is needed the 2.5B3 can be bridged to provide 270wpc @ 8 ohm. While not recommended for 4ohm speakers when bridged, my pair of Bryston 2B-LP amps pushed my 4ohm speakers in bridged mode for 10yr without a hint of complaint.
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Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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