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Tube pre to use with Bryston 4BST

Hello Good People -

I am using a BP-25 with my 4BST to power a set of ML SL3's. I love my Brystons but on certain classical & jazz recordings the sound is a little too much 'in my face' to suit my taste.
So - A tube preamp may be in the cards. Any suggestions as to what might take the 'edge' off the 4BST?
BAT has been recommended along with Blue Circle... One caveat, however. I have everything tied together with balanced (XLR) interconnects (including my primary source, a Krell KAV-300) and I do not want to have to invest in RCA cables for the sake of a pre that doesn't have balanced inputs/outputs.
I haven't an unlimited budget - maybe 2500-3000 bucks new or used.


Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Gpsguy.
gpsguy
jallen
502 posts
 
Try Cardas Neutral Reference Speaker Cables, they work very well with the Bryston and give a fuller slightly laid back sound and sound still very, well, "neutral". The Neutral Reference interconnect will also help. Jeff
karls
332 posts
 
Not trying to discourage you from tube preamps; I used to run an ARC into my 4Bst and it worked great. BUT your source is a far bigger problem and far more in need of replacement than the BP25. Do yourself a big favor and buy a more musical cd player first.
rbirke
144 posts
 
Rogue 99. I used one with a 4B now with 7B's. Excellent. I'm sure the 66 would be good too.
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