Integrated amplifiers-experiences,insights and auditioning.

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by rded

Thanks Mdabb. All I can say now is

Found a couple more integrated with a home theater bypass.

http://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/a55/a55int.html

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MFA55

Liking the Bryston !!!

http://bryston.com/intsel.html

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...mber=BYB100SST

More to come...........

[rded]

Originally Posted by mdabb

Found a couple more integrated with a home theater bypass.

http://www.musicalfidelity.com/products/a55/a55int.html

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MFA55

Liking the Bryston !!!

http://bryston.com/intsel.html

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...mber=BYB100SST

More to come...........

Thanks mdabb! The Bryston is kind of in the price range I was looking for. I know of a couple of dealers here. Haha! Let the auditions begin-for me.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by rded

Thanks mdabb! The Bryston is kind of in the price range I was looking for. I know of a couple of dealers here. Haha! Let the auditions begin-for me.

And a 20-year warranty is nothing to sneeze at either!

John

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by John72953

And a 20-year warranty is nothing to sneeze at either!

John

To me that certainly speaks volumes !!! I don't think you can go wrong with Bryston either, classic !!!

[rded]

Originally Posted by John72953

And a 20-year warranty is nothing to sneeze at either!

John

Oh yeah! Forgot about that! Thanks for reminding me.

Originally Posted by mdabb

To me that certainly speaks volumes !!! I don't think you can go wrong with Bryston either, classic !!!

Question, does the Bryston sound like Simaudio-or in other words, does it have a North American sound, you know what I mean?

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by rded

Oh yeah! Forgot about that! Thanks for reminding me.

Question, does the Bryston sound like Simaudio-or in other words, does it have a North American sound, you know what I mean?

I haven't listened to a Bryston in years, but if memory serves me correctly, I woud say that it delivers music with a certain oomph (you know there is lots of power there). The SimAudio is a bit more refined in my opinion, but also slightly more clinical (not as warm, maybe overly detailed?). At present, the SimAudio seems to be the darling of Canadian audio manufacturers.

John

[mdabb]

Originally Posted by rded

Question, does the Bryston sound like Simaudio-or in other words, does it have a North American sound, you know what I mean?

Well, I would say it comes down to personal preference, but on the other hand.......... I doubt you will find that many people that will actually say that Bryston doesn't sound great. Because it does !!! Bryston is one of the best amplifier manufacturers period and anytime someone is willing to stand behind a product for twenty years is unheard of. I don't know of anything else on Earth that comes with a twenty year warranty. I would certainly be more than happy to have Bryston in my home.

There might be some reviews of this model online. Also might be people on AudioCircle or other audio forums that you might be able to read what owners think of it. audioCircle is a great resource !!!


There is also more integrateds to be found yet, I haven't been able to look, but will have more free time in the next couple of days.

I also think if you can, try and check out some tube gear, I have a feeling once you do so, you will feel like tubes are what you've been looking for all along !!! Tubes really kick serious butt in terms of sweet beautiful sound. I feel that tubes put the life back into music, it really is a transformation !!!! Plus it really doesn't have to be expensive, honestly. Only the NOS ones command the highest of prices !!! In case you are wondering, NOS = New Old Stock, meaning older completely unused tubes, essentially still brand spankin new. Most tubes will actually last forever as well, so you don't really have to be obsessed like I am .

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Not to change the subject But I got the spades mdabb ~ Thank you & I will try them when I get it all back together ! Thanks

[rded]

Originally Posted by mdabb

Well, I would say it comes down to personal preference, but on the other hand.......... I doubt you will find that many people that will actually say that Bryston doesn't sound great. Because it does !!! Bryston is one of the best amplifier manufacturers period and anytime someone is willing to stand behind a product for twenty years is unheard of. I don't know of anything else on Earth that comes with a twenty year warranty. I would certainly be more than happy to have Bryston in my home.

There might be some reviews of this model online. Also might be people on AudioCircle or other audio forums that you might be able to read what owners think of it. audioCircle is a great resource !!!


There is also more integrateds to be found yet, I haven't been able to look, but will have more free time in the next couple of days.

I also think if you can, try and check out some tube gear, I have a feeling once you do so, you will feel like tubes are what you've been looking for all along !!! Tubes really kick serious butt in terms of sweet beautiful sound. I feel that tubes put the life back into music, it really is a transformation !!!! Plus it really doesn't have to be expensive, honestly. Only the NOS ones command the highest of prices !!! In case you are wondering, NOS = New Old Stock, meaning older completely unused tubes, essentially still brand spankin new. Most tubes will actually last forever as well, so you don't really have to be obsessed like I am .

Thanks, mdabb. That twenty year warranty is pretty sweet though

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rded, Have you had a chance to audition the Cary yet?