I have a great opportunity to pick up an open box Bryston 14BST (600Wx2) for a great price. This unit would replace my Aragon 8008ST (200x2) and would power my front N803's. I know that the bottom end for 2-channel listening (about 75% of my useage v. 25% HT) would be greatly improved and the entire sound field would open up dramatically, but the 803's have power handling of 50W-250W into 8ohms on unclipped program per B&W specs. Is the Bryston overkill? Or is this my final 2-channel amplifier upgrade.
The funny thing is that I went to my dealer to investigate adding a turntable and vinyl back into my system. But, I got sidetracked listening to the new 802D's (WOW!) Wait until those babies break in. I am still thinking about the turntable, but the opportunity to upgrade to the Bryston amp is very difficult to pass up. The only aesthetic downside is that it is the 19" rack-mount version with handles.
The funny thing is that I went to my dealer to investigate adding a turntable and vinyl back into my system. But, I got sidetracked listening to the new 802D's (WOW!) Wait until those babies break in. I am still thinking about the turntable, but the opportunity to upgrade to the Bryston amp is very difficult to pass up. The only aesthetic downside is that it is the 19" rack-mount version with handles.
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