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Preamp for Bryston 4bst

Hello,

I am building a system and I started off with the Bryston 4bst. I am now looking for a preamp to use with the 4bst. I am looking to spend somewhere in the range of $500-$950 and probably used. I have looked at the Audio Research LS-3, Adcom GFP-750, Bryston BP20, and the Rotel RC 1070. I am open to all suggestions.

Thanks for your help.

ghw
ghw
pbb
1,140 posts
 
I think that an ARC pre is the way to go.
mezmo
516 posts
 
Can't comment on the realm of options, but I fed my 4bst with a VTL TL 2.5, then a Rogue 99 Magnum, and am now using a Plinius CD LAD (Mk. II). Works for me.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
I'd also vote for the ARC,along with Counterpoint which I had for years with great success,good luck,Bob
ekistler_sj
60 posts
 
I have an ARC LS-9 in front of my 4B-ST and I think that they make an excellent combination. I was fortunate to have been able to borrow an Adcom GFP-750, and later to audition a Rotel RC-1090 in my system. Believe it or not, I think that the Rotel was the better of those two overall, although my LS-9 is clearly superior to both the Rotel and Adcom in all respects. I would like to hear a Bryston preamp in my system, but the opportunity has never presented itself.

A remote volume control is mandatory for me. If it is not important to you, then you probably couldn't go wrong with an LS-3.
ghw OP
5 posts
 
Hello Ekistler,

I was not aware the LS-3 does not come with a remote control. I saw a used LS-3 for sale at a store locally and it has a remote with the preamp. Could you please verify this based on your comment at the end of your post.

Thanks,
ghw
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