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Bryston 3bsst Vs. Coda 11

Opinions please on which would fit better in my system? I am a college student so buying an amp like this is a big investment for me. The Coda is used and is in very good shape.(maybe like 200 hrs on it ). I am also open to any other amp suggestions. My current system is:

Epos m12 - speakers
Cambridge Audio 500se cdp
Nottingham Horizon tt
Bryston 3b ( old ) amp
Rogue 66 Mag pre-amp

With my current bryston amp the sound is a little grainy and maybe too forward for my taste but I love the way it controls the bass.
hokiehi0
ehoehn
169 posts
 
I own the 4bsst and hav e not found it etched in the high end at all. It is neutral with pleanty of control in the bass and very natural sounding highs. It is not romantic in any sense of the word.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Dont think twice, stay with Bryston.Good luck,Bob
tarp38
18 posts
 
I've had an original Bryston 3B for years and found no brightness whatsoever in its sound. Recently, I replaced it with a Bryston 3Bsst2 with the updated caps. The sound of the 3B was excellent, but the sound of the 3Bsst2 is extraordinary with not a hint of offensive brightness at all. The Byston mates perfectly with my Klyne preamp. My wires are MIT throughout.

As to the Coda, a Bryston amp owning relative recently installed a Coda preamp which ruined the sound of his system, making it painfully bright, harsh, and unlistenable. With his original preamp, the Bryston ST was not in any way bright.

Any amp may be made to sound off if the preamp and the amp are not compatible.

It appears that there are too many self appointed BSers on Audiogon pontificating about products that they have never owned or listened to extensively.
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