REAL WORLD OPINION - ADCOM 555 ii vs BRYSTON 4B

anyone have direct experience using both of these amps (preferably with the same speakers for comparison)?? Need objective opinions.

fourfour07-22-2009 8:38pm

narrod Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,064 posts 07-22-2009 at 10:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Adcom is not in the same league with the Bryston.
jaybo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,478 posts 07-22-2009 at 10:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the word..'bass' slight nod to bryston
xiekitchen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 821 posts 07-23-2009 at 06:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have heard both amps, go with the Bryston. Build quality is high and reputation is high for longevity... also sounds better, less grain and hash.
markwatkiss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 07-23-2009 at 10:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Comparing that model of Adcom to a Bryston is like comparing a 22 caliber to a 357.
fourfour OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 07-23-2009 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what about compared to the 3B? remember im not mentioning the ST or SST versions. only the originals. Weren't Adcoms designed by Mr. Pass?