+ bryston
hard to beet the 20 year war, and Bryston has some of the best customer service in the industry. The 3 cubed stuff sounds really good too.
Hegel H30 or Bryston 7B3 monos
Looking for system synergy and absolute control of my Magico S5 Mk1. Currently using a Vinnie Rossi Lio Preamp (avc tubestage) and Levinson 512 cd/Sacd player. The S5 seem to enjoy power and I want 3d sound with depth, wide soundstage and detail. Currently have Levinson 436 monoblocks that are very good-clean sound, but I bought it when I was using a Levinson 326s preamp which I no longer have and I lost some of the magic they had together. I like my Vinnie Rossi and have no plans of changing preamps. I know Hegel is used at audio shows with Magicos and Hegel uses Magicos in their listening room, but I prefer Monoblocks and the Brystons are less expensive at this time (and Canadian made, and 20 warranty, and 600w each). If I go the Hegel route I would have to buy one H30 now (use as stereo) and then save for a second H30. Any help?
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Thanks Jafant, I am VERY happy with the 512. It is the piece I continue to build around. The 436 are excellent as well, but they are getting a little older and I am curious if newer designs will have a better sound-same articulation, more depth, weightier dynamics. The 436 are transparent to source and preamp and measure as good as most amps made today. I am curious about the power reserve in the Hegel 270 000uF capacitors vs 50 000uF in the 436. It seems it could get a real nice grip on the 2 10" woofers in the Magico S5's sealed design. Although, further research shows that when used as a monoblocks the H30 loses soundstage and width. Not what I'm looking for. The Bryston 7B3 measures as well as the Levinson 436 (http://www.avhub.com.au/product-reviews/hi-fi/bryston-14b179-power-amplifier-review-test-431015) but has more power- and a 20 year warranty. But how does it sound? Haven't heard it yet. |
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