I can't speak to a comparison betwee nthe Rowlands and a 14B-SST but I can advise that moving from a 4B-SST to the 14 was a huge leap forwards. The people @ Bryston will advise that all their SST amps sound the same and its only a speaker's power requirement that would show the differences between their amps but let me tell you the amount of detail I now get via the new amp is amazing. The old cliched "where did that come from" is evident on a variety of recordings. My speakers (Tyler Linbrook monitors) are fairly effecient so its not that the 14B provides a much needed power boost. I am sure that you would enjoy either choice, audition a 14 if you can.
Bryston 14B SST vs Rowland 12's for N802's?
I am considering picking up a set of N802's. I have a Bryston 4B SST now, but from previous posts many are recommending as much power as possible to drive these speakers. I am wondering what the best match would be. I am considering the 14B SST @ 600wpc or the Jeff Roland 12's @ 200wpc. I know the Rowland is a superior amp, but; would the extra wattage that the Bryston Amp provides be a better match to make them sing?
Other Equiptment:
Proceed AVP2 +6
Proceed PMDT
Transparent Powerlink XL Power Cords
Transparent Music Wave Ultra XL'S
Transparent Musiclink Super Interconnects (MM)
Transparent Reference Digital Link
Panamax M-5300 Power Center
Any advice would be welcome.
Thanks,
Other Equiptment:
Proceed AVP2 +6
Proceed PMDT
Transparent Powerlink XL Power Cords
Transparent Music Wave Ultra XL'S
Transparent Musiclink Super Interconnects (MM)
Transparent Reference Digital Link
Panamax M-5300 Power Center
Any advice would be welcome.
Thanks,
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