Parasound A21 or Bryston 4BSST2?

Both will control bass very well, but which would be sweeter (more tube like) in the mids and highs?

melm07-17-2015 9:11pm

soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,871 posts 07-18-2015 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sounds like you should consider some Class A solid state amps. Pass, Plinius, Clayton, etc. Best of luck.
melm OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,057 posts 07-18-2015 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Sim amp I was using was neutral enough and smooth enough to let all the goodness of a tubed phono preamp (Fosgate) through. So I don't require a pure Class A. Unfortunately that amp is not usable with a heavily damped woofer system. Hence, my search. Just trying to narrow down the candidates.
dave_72 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 07-19-2015 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both of them are good, solid amps. I'd go with the Bryston just for the simple fact that it's relatively hand made in North America (Canada.) The Parasound is semi mass produced in Taiwan. Also, that Bryston warranty is tough to beat. In addition, the Bryston is better built. However, if you like the sound of the A21 more, then by all means, go for that.