Which Preamp for Bryston 4BST. BP-25 or Rogue 66

I've been using an ARC LS-2, with remote, for about two years now, with bridged 4BSTs. The only thing I'm unhappy with is the fact that this version doesn't have balanced inputs.

The LS-2, being a hybrid, provides the best of both worlds
(SS and tubes).

Alana,

Good choice with the Rogue. I demoed both the 66 and 99 and ended up with the 99 bought as a demo which I have mated with a Bryston 4BST. I've just had it upgraded to Magnum and will probably keep it forever.

My point is writing is tha like the 99, the 66 can be tweaked with tube rolling (replacement) which can significantly refine the sound of the amp to suit your taste. There a lots of tubes available online, each of which can give you different sound and it is just plain FUN to play with the preamp 'til your heart's content.

Also, whether or not you tube roll, you might want to try some Hal-O tube dampers at about $12.00 each. They are definitely worth the small investment which results in clearer, more defined imaging by minimizing microphonics which can muddy the sound of tubes - a noticeable difference immediately.

Also, consider Vibrapod isolators under the preamp. You don't really notice that the preamp needs anything until you try them (as well as the Hal-os) and then don't want to do without them. At $24/4 it's a cheap investment with noticeablly good results.

Have fun tweaking.

Joe G.

If you are swithing to Bryston you probably know what is the sound like. Bryston is very good amp based on true sound. I would suggest to find preamp with similar behavior, IMO BVaudio P1 reference preamplifier and Bryston 4BST would be a great match. Read some reviews about BVaudio, you will probably be sceptical about it, give it a listen, you will see. Best value for the money components.

If I understood the poster correctly, I thought one of his requirements was a remote controlled until. Do the Blue Circle pres come with remotes?