Going separates (805 vs Bryston & Denon)

[rpalancares]

Hello Guys!! I'm glad to be a new member of this forum.

I'm considering upgrading my system. Right now I've 4 N805 as mains and surrounds and an HTM2 as a center all of them driven by a Denon AVR-4802 (120x7). I was thinking in a Bryston 9B SST amp (120x5) and using the Denon as prepro. I use a ASW800 sub for frequencies below 80 hz and the speakers handle the rest. I've read that the Bryston is an excellent amp but, do you think that it will be a major upgrade considering that I don't need too much bass in the speakers it will be driving?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

[Miroku]

I think you will notice some difference going to Bryston form Denon, especially at louder volumes, but the more noticeable upgrade will come when you replace the Denon with a better pre-pro.

You should try to get a new pre-pro along with the power amp, but if $ doesnt allow it just look at the power amp as a sort of necessary evil for entering the world of separates. :T

[rpalancares]

Thank you Miroku for your response.
Yes, this is my first step into separates. My plan is to upgrade the Denon with a Bryston pre-pro in a near future. Since I've never had the chance to compare separates vs. receivers in the real world, especially on my system, I was wondering if the money that I will spend on separtes will be worth it. Here in Mexico City I don't know many hi-end stores and the ones I know have limited gear. That's why I rely too much on reviews and forums like this. So, thank you again for your help.

[sikoniko]

This doesn't directly answer you, but I just got a bryston sp2, and it is amazing! The imaging in 2 channel bipass are absolutely incredible. I upgraded from a sherwood p-965. I couldnt decide between this and the classe. when it came down to it, the byston offered me everything the ssp-600 did at a considerable cost savings.

I am using NuForce ref9's for my front 3 speakers. I am considering te 9b sst for my surround speakers later this year.

[rpalancares]

I've already bought last weekend the Bryston 9BSST amp, and I can tell without listening too much that it makes a lot of difference over the Denon Receiver. It seems first hand to be a great amplifier to my N805's, but I will need more time to write a proper review.

[alpina]

i think you wil be happy with the 9b - had a listen to them on 805s and they sounded awesome

have ordered a 6b and 4b and will run it through a yamaha 2600 receiver - can't wait

julie