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Classe or Bryston?

Currently using a Bryston 9B with Aerial 8/surround system; not enough juice! I can augment two Classe CA-150 used as monoblocks with a CAV-75 bridged 3-way for center and rear, or just beef up the power to the 8's with another Bryston amp such as the 4B-ST. Anyone else had a similar showdown to determine the Canadian champ?
emmett
sean
6,231 posts
 
Why not just go for a pair of used Classe' M-700's ??? These are 700 watt @ 8 ohm monoblocks and sound far more refined than any Bryston stuff that i've ever heard. This much juice can surely drive anything that you would throw at it and still be loafing. You should be able to find them for somewhere around $2800 - 3200 for the pair if you do your homework. Sean >
boozerbob
6 posts
 
I DISAGREE WITH THE PREVIOUS POSTER. IMHO THE BRYSTON'S CANNOT BE BEAT AT THEIR PRICE POINT. I HAVE LISTENED TO BOTH AND FOUND THE CLASSE'S TO BE BLAND. IT IS ALWAYS SUBJECTIVE OF COURSE BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THE MEASUREABLE DISTORTION ON THE BRYSTON'S, THE BUILD QUALITY AND THE 20-YEAR WARRANTY I THINK THEY ARE THE BEST THING IN THE MARKET. IF YOU REALLY WANT SOME AWESOME POWER GO WITH THE BRYSTON 7B-ST MONOBLOCKS AT 700WPC. GOOD LISTENING!
audioears
12 posts
 
I disagree with the Pro Classe choice. Bryston 7B's will blow away the Classe M700's in every respect. Thats right every respect. If you seriously listen to both and choose the Classe M700's over the Bryston 7B's you should get your ears checked or simply save your money and buy a transistor radio.
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