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My current options: Anthem MCA30 or Bryston 3bSST2

Hi all,

Without going into detail, my current options for setting up my 3.1 system is going with a 3 channel amp by Anthem (i.e., MCA30) or getting 2 Bryston 3bSST2. The quick reason is that I am confined by space limitations (my shelf is only 13" deep). I spent hours spec'ing out a lot of amplifiers (not including Class D; I know there are plenty) so I narrowed it down to the Bryston 3bSST2 or an Anthem MCA30.

Let's face it, money is also a deciding factor so I'm leaning toward the Anthem. Question is, how much am I missing out on the Brystons given the price point? I feel like the Anthem should be good.

OR do I just keep my underpowered Rotel RSX1055 to drive my Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M and Liuto Smart center channel until I can splurge on the Bryston 3bSST2?
spizzi
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sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
If you can save your pennies until you can swing the Bryston,
look into one of their 3-channel amps. I had a Bryston 5B-ST
(3-channel) in my HT setup for about l0 years, and it was a
fine amp. I currently own a Bryston 4B-SST2, and it is -- by a
substantial margin -- the best amp I'e ever owned (and I've
been in this hobby for 45+ years). Yes, you pay for the
quality, but you also get the best warranty and service in the
audio industry.
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
I own the previous Bryston 4BSST model, and it has worked flawlessly for the past 7 years since I bought it new. So, reliability is a Bryston hallmark as well.
spizzi OP
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@Bob - I was also thinking the Parasound A23. Would you do that over the Anthem?
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