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tube pre for bryston

Finally decided and bought the Bryston 14BSST. Thinking of putting a tube pre in front of it to drive my Legacy Focus mains. I will be looking used since I still need to upgrade my Pre/Pro for the video side soon. I have only read positive things hear about combing ss amps with tube pres. I heard a great combo (nameless for purposes of this conversation)and did like the sound, unfortuantely not a combo I can afford. Any comments and sugestions?
Thanks, dave
dave1117
fzxguy
62 posts
 
I have a 4B-ST and have used an Audio Research SP9 MkII happily for a couple of years. Though its not the end all, it was a good place to start and readily available, reliable, and affordable. The ARC offers many of the tube virtues but is still quite neutral, not euphonic. It depends a lot on your room and your speakers. (I am not familiar w/the Legacy)

Though I haven't tried one, many people advised me that the Audible Illusions 3A was a good peice to associate with this amp.
bigtee
803 posts
 
Look at the Audible Illusions L-1 or the M3A. Both are excellent preamps and have been selling fairly cheaply lately.
joman
167 posts
 
If you would like to go with a balanced system check out the BAT line of pre amps. Great suggestions up to this point but Balanced Audio needs to be included in this mix.
7p62mm
97 posts
 
I have had good results driving a Bryston 4BST with a SF Line 3. I am using the combination to drive a pair of Ohm Walsh 300 speakers.
rbirke
144 posts
 
Another Rogue vote. I have a 99 (non magnum) with 7B-ST's. Very very good.
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