Bryston B-100 question

If this is any help, I have a pair of the 804S and when I was looking for an amp and cd player, both of the Brystons you mentioned were on my short list. I did end up choosing the Bryston CD player, but the amp I purchased is a Simaudio I-7 integrated. I preferred the sound I was hearing from this amp. This, of course is subjective, and someone else could find the opposite to be true. I also liked that it had a little more power (150 vs 100 WPC). but this may not be an issue for someone else. Also on my short list was a McIntosh 402 amp/C46 preamp. This would have stretched my budget a little too far for comfort, so I did not make this choice. I have lived with my system for 8 months now, and I am enjoying my music very much. Maybe the Mac/Bryston pair would be just a little nicer to my ears today, but the Simaudio/Bryston pairing works very well with the 804S's and I have no regrets in my decision. Had I not heard the Simaudio, or had it been beyond my budget, I would probably be saying the same thing about the B100, as it was also a very nice unit. The dealer I have purchased most of my system from always told me "whatever makes your toes tap", and that is good advice. Just as the comments that preceded this are good advice....try that combo with your speakers...in your own setting if possible, and if it makes your toes tap you have your answer.

I have the b100 bryston. To really hear what that rig can sound like it must have amp stand and vibration control. Anything I tried underneath was marginal. What is huge upgrade is placing 6 mi garrand 8 round military full metaljacket ammo clips mounted with bullets facing down,2 in front,4 inback all inline facing center with about 1lb 3 inch flat brass in middle.Pointed all brass copper bullets only,no flat tip lead.Absolutely blows away stand alone amp. Incredible new soundfield,unbelievable new treble clarity and reach,like different amp for almost no money. It should be installed by bryston at factory.

Playpen....This sounds fantastic,please post pictures!!!!

Tpreaves. I have to have help with picture,will get it. The sound upgrade is unimaginable. I took it off last night and it sounded liked a $99. walmart rack sys without my invention,unlistenable.I'm using 3006 all copper brass military ammo,will experiment with more readily available all brass cartridges.They must have pointed tips,I tried remington lead tips,worthless.You can get started by getting 8 round m1 garrand clips,cheap,when you pack the ammo in press down on flat surface so bullets rest square on top of cabinet.8mm 8 by 57 js mauser 196 grain fmj ( full metal jacket) fits in m1 clip for mark as such as not to blow up m1 by mistake.Not quite as good sound as 3006.I found a brass ashtray at garage sale.To get stated place m1 clips length wise from corners of cabinet aiming toward center. If you own b100 you have no idea what a phenomenal sounding thoroughbred race horse of an amp you own. I'll keep you posted on my test results. Playpen.

Tpreaves. Try federal american eagle 308 win.150 grain fmj boat-tails in mi clips,sounds great without brass.Available everywhere under $20. box of 20 rds.m1 clips about 50 centa a piece,cheap.Get 4 boxes and put 2 clips on top of cd player by tray to.I didn't use the ashtray,run 2 in front 3" back,4 in rear facing lengthwise to centerfrom cabinet corners leaving about 5-6" space in middle on bryston.I demo with pat metheny secret story and great sounding piece of vinyl. At higher volume levels let me know your results. Playpen.Make sure to fully seat cartridges with bullets facing down,one may not seat all the way,no problem.