Finally took the Bryston 4B Cubed plunge


Back in January, I solicited folks on the forum for input on the Bryston 4B cubed amp. I was kicking around the idea of replacing my Parasound A21 amp. After dealing with poor health for the past few months, I finally did it! My take on the Bryston is: it's a keeper. It is a better sounding amp than my A21, but by only a very small margin. The Bryston gives the feel of being in a concert hall. An extremely full sounding amp with great detail and there's more emphasis on instrument placement than I've experienced before. The bass doesn't suffer at all either, very tight and clear. In comparison only to the two amps I'm discussing, if the Bryston were a "10", the Parasound would be a close "9". If I were to improve on my system (God forbid, I already have $35K into it), the 4B cubed would definitely be driving it. A premium solid state amp. 
To all the the forum members that were willing to guide me with their opinions, I give a heartfelt thanks. My previous posts (inquiries) were met with sincerity and am grateful that none of the discussion went off the rails. A few members contacted me personally, some I couldn't respond to. I didn't try to ignore anyone, there's simply a downside to old age and a weak heart.
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@professorsvsu I'm glad you're enjoying your 4B3 even more now after some more run-in. TBH, when you said it was only a little better than your Parasound, I raised my eyebrows a bit and thought to myself, that Bryston either isn't set up properly or run in enough. ;)
Thank You - tawwGood to read that Audience cabling is a sonic match w/ Bryston. Transparent Audio is as well. I have not heard the newer lines (SE nor SX).Even the very 1st line of cabling and power cords still holds up.
If I decide to go this way, the BP-26 pre-amp, maybe too much for a simple 2-channel CD/SACD system. I hope to get a demo on the BP-17.
Happy Listening!
@jafant my friend is sending me some of the older Audience cables, I think possibly the original Au24, for comparison with the SX. So I should have a sense of how they work with the Bryston, if you decide to pick up an old set or what not.
Thank You - taww
Yes, Audience started with the original "Au" series and "e" power cord.I have heard those models roughly 10years ago. Not bad at all to my ears.No question the SE and SX built upon the early success and took a good line to excellence.
I look forward in reading about your thoughts and impressions.Happy Listening!
Would be interesting a comparison between the 4B3 and the new Parasound JC5, both at $6k.