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Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2

I'm looking for any information regarding the Parasound A21 vs the Bryston 4bsst 2. The amp will be used to drive a pair of Aerial 7Ts. It's not about what's better, but what one represents the better value, considering the cost difference. In other words, for those who say get the Bryston, is it twice as good as the Parasound? My room is 20' x 26', I listen to contemporary Jazz, and my priorities are soundstaging, imaging(front to back placement), and as close to neutral as possible without brightness. Thanks in advanced for your opinions.
ricred1
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Hey congrats on the Peachtree! Let us know how it works out.

BTW, For the test, I had no idea what or if there was a difference between the amplifiers. Listen to A, listen to B, if you hear a difference, which one do you like better... I only knew of the slight volume difference, after the fact...
dave_72
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Yes, congrats Ricred1...
ricred1 OP
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The Peachtree Grand Integrated is scheduled for delivery on 10/22/14. I will post my impressions after a couple of days.
mav52
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I was wondering the same thing, But was considering a XA30.5 or a 150 Pass Labs vs Bryston 4BSST2. Is there any sonic differences, All I know there is a huge differences in price even in the used market.
ricred1 OP
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I received the Peachtree Grand and preferred the 220se. To my ears the 220se is more musical. I decided to sell my 220se, return the Grand and purchase a Parasound A21, P5, and Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 inter-connect cable. I should have everything by 10/30/2014. I had a Parasound A21 before in a different set-up, so I know it does very little wrong...I was just curious about the comparison to the Bryston 4bsst 2.
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