Looks like you're looking at the same class of the amps as yours and even nearly same power. Just to listen to a different amp instead of current, then yes the sound maybe different, but will that be an upgrade not as significant I think, but Bryston is the best choice out of the ones you've listed.
Amplifier recommendation
I have acquire a Acurus A150 amplifier a few month ago that powered a few speakers. They are my DIY Dayton speakers( was my first speakers for a while), Paradigm Mini Monitor v3 and now the new acquire Triangle BR03. The Triangle sound amazing with the A150 but I want to try another amp with similar specs. The two I was interested is the Bryston 3B SST or the Coda Model 11. The preamp is a Rotel RC995 which has balanced output to as well as RCA.
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I owned Coda CSiB integrated and it’s an amazing amp. Built on the No.8 platform with essentially the 07 preamp built in. Amazing sound. Plenty of flexibility with 3 versions to choose from to match the speakers you own. My highest recommendation. If you decide to go the separates route, look into No.8 amp. |
@audphile1 I can vouch for the Coda #8. It's what I'm using and I'm very pleased. |
You should read Jeff Fritz’s articles on Sound Stage Ultra when he decided to revamp his system from a mega expensive to a fixed budget. While he was deciding on amps in the 20k - 40k range he got an old CODA Class A amp as a temporary placeholder amp. He was shocked at how good it sounded relative to the latest amps he was auditioning. I think it was the CODA 11. There is a seller close to where I live that has a CODA 11 for sale. It has intrigued me for my $1000 Magnepan LRS+ speakers. My CODA #16 is incredible on the LRS+ but it is needed elsewhere. Jeff's Getting a New Stereo System: Part Three (soundstageultra.com) The Ultra Jeff Fritz Reference System (soundstageultra.com)
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