Finally taking the leap to Monoblocks


Thought I'd throw this one out there. In light of my 4B-ST being sick, I thought I would go ahead and start preparing for the next stage in my audio evolution. Upon its return from Bryston, I plan on moving the 4B-ST over to my home theater system and eventually pairing it with the new 6B-ST. Anyway, I'm looking for advice on some monoblocks to replace the 4B-ST in my audio system. I thought of the 7B-ST, which I can get a good deal on. I can also get a good deal on some used Aragon Palladium amps. I've auditioned the Palladiums, they are so nice. I've never listened to the 7B, but I know what the 4B can do. Anything else out there that I need to listen to? I need something that will outlast all my other components, including another speaker upgrade. I would like to spend less than $5000, but I'm willing to listen to anything.
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You just won't be able to get better sound for the money than buying a pair of BelCanto EVo 200.2 and mono blocking them (one button to push) Far more detail, resolution, timber, depth and extension than the Bryston's. You can find a pair NEW for less than 4K. 400 WPC mono. Killer value.
Sean, check Stereophile's review of the 7B. They liked it enough to give it a Class A rating. I think they give a pretty good technical breakdown of the amp, it might answer a few of your questions.
I'll have to dig that one up and take a look at it. Thanks for reminding me about that review. While i do have a hard time "buying" some of their ratings, i can at least try to decipher the test results for myself. Sean
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