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Anthem, Rotel or Bryston ???

Hi there,

I'm considering a new amp because I think my old one (Myryad MA 240) might be "cooked". I did enjoy the Myryad while it was working but I think it might be time for a change only because I'm not exactly sure what's wrong with it and if it'd be worth fixing it. Anyway, here's what the rest of my system consists of:

Anthem TLP1 (preamp/tuner)
NAD CD 540 (modified)
StudioLAB Reference 1's (bookshelf version)
Various IC's and speaker wire

I went into one of the local stores and the gentleman there suggested that either one of the above mentioned (Anthem, Rotel or Bryston) should match up nicely with the rest of my system. The Anthem (new) could cost me anywhere between $800 - $1300 (depending on which one - either the PVA2 or the MCA20). They are clearing out the Rotel (I actually did not check which model it was) for around $500. And a new Bryston will cost me anywhere between $2500 - $3500. I'm not sure if I'm ready to drop that kind of money for the Bryston because I'm also considering adding a sub too so the extra money that I'd spend for a 2BSST or a 3BSST could go towards the cost of the sub. Anyway, I plan on listening to the Anthem (they only have the MCA20 in stock) and the Rotel too but thought I'd post something here to see if you guys can provide me with any experience you might have. My music tastes vary from A-Z. Every so often, I like to crank it, but that's not always the case. Will I notice much of a difference between the Anthem's as the PVA2 is rated at 125 watts/channel or 105 watts/channel with all channels driven and the MCA20 is rated at 225 watts/channel or 200 watts/channel with all channels driven ?

Thanks.
bacs68

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bacs68 OP
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"04-06-08: Gmood1
I'm curious to how you've narrowed the selection to these three manufacturers?"

I narrowed it down to these three companies because of the following reasons:

1. I already own an Anthem preamp and thought it would good to keep the amp from the same company.

2. I already another Bryston (4B) I use in another system.

3. The Rotel is the cheapest of the three and the salesman told me that it would a comparable amp to the Anthem.

Regarding the addition of a sub, I had said in my original post that I'm considering adding one at a later date !!! But thanks for your input. And yes I realize that with the wrong combination, look out !!!
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