Sim Audio or Bryston 7b's?

Sim Audio gets my vote definetely the best sounding SS amp i have heard, very tube like midrange and non tiring sound.

I used to own the SimAudio Moon W-5. A wonderful amp that will reproduce micro-dynamics like few can. Powerful and even a touch of sweetness which is rare for a solid state. Definitely seemed like more power than it's stated 190wpc.

However, it seemed just a tad enemic power-wise for my very inefficient Aerial 10T's.

Now the Moon W-5 is not a Titan but SimAudio makes very nice equipment in general.

You don't mention what speakers you have. That would help to answer your question.

You might also through the Theta Dreadnought into the hat. It's a bit cheaper I think and the sonics may be superior to your other two choices.

-IMO

Current speakers are Phase Tech 9.1(4 ohm) as mains and 3.1s(6 ohm) as center and surrounds. Sen. 92dbs I know these are basically entry level speakers, but they work for now. I was thinking of the Aerial 7b combo, which are more inefficient speakers.

Currently with all levels flat(0) the Bryston 9b clips. Don't get me wrong the volume level is nice, just looking for more.

The amp is on a dedicated 20amp 120v circuit.

Thanks
Marty

I was using the Moon W-5 for my Aerial 10T's. A very inefficient speaker.

Again, I believe you should give serious consideration to the Odyssey Stratos amps for the Phase Tech speakers and for the Aerial 7b's in the future.

For $995, they are supposed to be absolutely fantastic and powerful and fast.

A great amp can make mediocre speakers sound very good. But a mediocre amp could never make great speakers sound great.

-IMO

I'm currently using the Bryston 14b-st.
My spec.sheet shows clipping at 612 watts
into 8 ohms (each channel). Read reviews on
audio review.com. This amp uses different
output devices from other Bryson products.