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Bryston vs MBL

Im ready to buy my first set of monoblocks to use with my AR 5SE and Dynaudio Confidence C4.  Ive been waiting for a pair of MBL Reference 9007 to show up on here but none yet.  While waiting, ive been reading up on Bryston monos.  I think a used pair of 7B3 might hold me over for a few years to come if fthe MBLs dont show up second hand.  The 7B3 have plenty power and is predecessors have great reviews.  Any thougts would be greatly appreciated.  If i get Bryston, im sure ill upgrade in next 3 yrs.. If MBL might upgrade in 5 or 10 yrs.
chenglo1
chenglo1 OP
28 posts
 
With reference to tubes, i decided to go with SS for now.  If i were to venture into tubes for amps, i would be looking at AR 250 monos to team up with the 5SE.
jperry
2,485 posts
 
@mb1audio

I have not compared the Atlas to any of the Ayre amplifiers. I bought it on a recommendation from Audioconnection as a match for my Calypso preamp.

My system is posted here if you want to see it.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
mb1audio
151 posts
 
" I bought it on a recommendation from Audioconnection as a match for my Calypso preamp."

Say no more. John R is on another plane of existence compared to other high end retailers. In my opinion, AC and The Cable Company are the 2 best audio stores in the US. 
chenglo1 OP
28 posts
 
Just wanted to update you all.  I bought a pair of Pass XA200.5 second hand off Agon.  Thanks for all your input.
fossda
112 posts
 
Bryson  and mbl not in same league. Bryson 28 b model an exception. Also pass recommendation very good and above Bryson performance.
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