Amp upgrade from Bryston 4B

I'm kinda thinking upgrading your amp and using it with your Outlaw prepro is a bit of a mismatch. If 2-channel is important to you I'd consider getting a better stereo preamp and use that to drive the Bryston (or whatever else) and let the Outlaw do the rest. You may find the improvement of a better preamp might make living with your 4B fine for a while, and then you'll be in a better position to upgrade your amp later. In my experience preamps can frequently have a bigger impact on overall performance than amps. Not that your Outlaw is bad, but it's not a Pass Labs, etc. Or maybe a better prepro if you don't want a stereo pre -- maybe something like an Anthem. Point is, the preamp is important and you might consider addressing that before spending $$$ on another amp. Best of luck.

I would tend to agree with Soix that a pre amp processor might be a better place to look for upgrading. However, if you are still on the hunt for a better amp. Have a look at this Llano A-200 that's on Audiogon.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-llano-design-a-200-2012-12-19-amplifiers-87571

reviews:

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/llano-design-group/a-200/prd_116310_1583crx.aspx

Hi Hasse,

As a matter of fact I have, not side by side though.

Anyway, the Pass Labs Class A amps are arguably better built, are more musical, and are more dynamic. I believe they can drive lower impedances better too.

If you have a Pass Labs dealer in your area, have a listen and see.

If you like the sonic characteristics of the 4B, the 14B SST Squared is magical in its combination of power and staging, detail and depth. I have heard them both sound quite excellent with THIEL.

Thanks Dave
"If you have a Pass Labs dealer in your area, have a listen and see."
Unfortunately I do not have a dealer locally for auditioning. I am interested in either the 7/14B SST2 or the XA100.5 for my Magnepan 3.7´s.