A Standard for Over 20 Years
Written: Jan 01 '01
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Pros: Solid, dependable with a good history
Cons: Rack mount only
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| guncoat's Full Review: Bryston 4B ST PRO Amplifier 2-Channel |
I currently own a Bryston 4B, probably 4-5 years old. I have also owned a Bryston 3B in the past as well. The Bryston 4B is a brute, big, heavy, built to last. It provides all the power that I have ever needed, running a variety of speakers ranging from Bose 301's (4 of them), to Bose 801's (4 of them) to industrial grade Cerwin Vegas with 18" base drivers (these were designed for rock bands, with their own handles etc).
The 4B has output level controls for each channel, so you can run low power speakers without blowing them up. It also has banana plug outputs for easy hookup and moving. Just make sure that you plug the power connector directly into a proper grounded outlet, don't use a cheesy extension cord. There is a 20 year transferable warrantee, but I have never had a problem, so I cannot rate the warrantee service.
One slight downfall is that the 4B only comes in a 19" rack mount format (unless things have changed). For me this is not a problem since my stereo sits in a rack anyway.
The Bryston is not the cheapest Amp on the market, and it does not have all the bells, whistles and lights that some of the other amps have. However, it does provide dependable clean power year after year.
The 4B is worth every penny, and even a good bet used.
TAR
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Amount Paid (US$): Can 1900
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Member: Troy
Location: Alberta, Canada
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