Ktrogers,
Thanks for the response!! You've confirmed what I suspected .. it's going to take a much better amp to bring out everything the OM-5s have to offer. A new W-3 is probably beyond my reach, however it could show-up used at any of the three high-end stores in this area. If it does, what cables/interconnects do your reommend for an in-home audition?
Audioman4,
Thanks!! A lot of insight was gained from your response, an examination of your input to similar inquiries, and several hours of research on Audio Review:
- It turns out that audio enthusiasts who like Bryston (3BST/4BST) also like Aragon (8002/8008). Several reviewers found it very difficult to make a final selection, after narrowing it down to those two amps. Apparently the Bryston has better bass control, greater midrange detail, and a more forward presentation. The Aragon seems to have a deeper/fuller bass, smoother mids, and sweeter highs. With two great amps, component compatibility and personal preference become the deciding factors.
- The consensus is .... the smaller versions (3BST/8002) are more musical than thier big brothers (4BST/8008).
- Your 11-24-02 response on "$1,000 - What amp?" gives a clear indication of how the A3CR stacks-up against the 8002 (using OM speakers). Note taken.
I just never considered Aragon, even though there is a dealer right here in Jacksonville. It's a contender now!!
Looks like you have been using a number of different speaker cables and interconnects in your SS and Tube systems. Based on your experience, what cables and interconnects and do you recommend I use when auditioning the 8002/OM-5/SLP 50B combination?
Thanks for the response!! You've confirmed what I suspected .. it's going to take a much better amp to bring out everything the OM-5s have to offer. A new W-3 is probably beyond my reach, however it could show-up used at any of the three high-end stores in this area. If it does, what cables/interconnects do your reommend for an in-home audition?
Audioman4,
Thanks!! A lot of insight was gained from your response, an examination of your input to similar inquiries, and several hours of research on Audio Review:
- It turns out that audio enthusiasts who like Bryston (3BST/4BST) also like Aragon (8002/8008). Several reviewers found it very difficult to make a final selection, after narrowing it down to those two amps. Apparently the Bryston has better bass control, greater midrange detail, and a more forward presentation. The Aragon seems to have a deeper/fuller bass, smoother mids, and sweeter highs. With two great amps, component compatibility and personal preference become the deciding factors.
- The consensus is .... the smaller versions (3BST/8002) are more musical than thier big brothers (4BST/8008).
- Your 11-24-02 response on "$1,000 - What amp?" gives a clear indication of how the A3CR stacks-up against the 8002 (using OM speakers). Note taken.
I just never considered Aragon, even though there is a dealer right here in Jacksonville. It's a contender now!!
Looks like you have been using a number of different speaker cables and interconnects in your SS and Tube systems. Based on your experience, what cables and interconnects and do you recommend I use when auditioning the 8002/OM-5/SLP 50B combination?