pass labs 350.5 vs bryston 7 bsst to drive b&w 802

hard to believe that 14 bsst could actually perform better than 7bsst mono,s.I would think the mono,s would run much cooler. THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT

Bd223, you're right, the 7B-SST's run cooler than the 14B-SST.... I think Mordante is confusing the previous 14B-*ST* as being better than the previous 7B-*ST* monos... the 14B-ST was the first of the amps that used the technology used in the current SST series amps; the technology was subsequently transferred to the entire line-up and rebranded SST (Super Stuart Taylor).

As for the pass vs. bryston question, this is a function of system synergy and the user's listening preferences. I've never had B&W so can't say. Try to audition both and to see which one you prefer. They're both good products backed by great people.

I keep reading on the B&W forum that Bryston amps are just OK, or harsh and shrill. The funny thing is that a few years a go the Brystons were recommended on the same forum. You just cannot trust forums. I have 7b ST's that I used with N801's and now use with Signature 800's. They sound fantastic and I really have no need to change them out.

I stumbled across a pair or Classe CAM350's and bought them to try out and compare. I will sell either the Brystons or the Classe's after I am done. I am not expecting any real improvement but we shall see.