BRYSTON 3BSST or 4BSST for the 805s

[dinyaar]

Hi guys,
Have the 805s+ BP 6pre and 3BSST power combo and it works fine.
The dealer suggests i go in for the 4BSST.
Wouldn"t a 300 wpc be overkill for my 805s?
Since ive had the 3B for a week he says i just pay the difference in new retail and take the 4B and never change the amplification again!!!!!!!
Please advise.

[Pedro]

here it goes my opinion: For the 805S take the Classe CAP2100 Integrated amp

[cug]

Have the 805s+ BP 6pre and 3BSST power combo and it works fine. The dealer suggests i go in for the 4BSST.
Wouldn"t a 300 wpc be overkill for my 805s?
Since ive had the 3B for a week he says i just pay the difference in new retail and take the 4B and never change the amplification again!!!!!!!
Please advise.

Hmm. With your 3B SST you would probably also never change again as long as you like the sound (same with 4B SST). Both are probably powerful enough to make you happy with whatever speaker you throw at them. But your dealer wouldn't make more money ...

[scanido]

if your sticking with the 805S, the 3BSST is plenty!

[Glenee]

I agree totally.

[dinyaar]

Bryston + B&W 805

Thanks guys,

Well have not heard the 4BSST so cant really compare to the 3BSST.
But Bryston claims all the amps sound very similar and hence i opted for the 3BSST @ 150 WPC(Sheet says the amp clipped at 178!!) as i thought that would be more than capable for the 120W handling 805s.
The dealer feels i am getting (for payment of 400 USD equivalent) a 300 watt classic which will drive anything!!!!!!!!
I love my speakers and my room size wont allow a bigger speaker so the question of upgrading to 803 is a long way off.
With the brystons i tend to play pretty loud and i was worried that if i do opt for the 4 and play loud will the 300W brute blow my speakers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Antus]

for just $400, get 4BSST c-series. esp when u play laud.

[scanido]

Agree, difference of only $400 then yes get the 4BSST.

[DM3000 Owner]

I'm glad to see that someone else likes Bryston amps. What is the difference between the 3B and 4B? Are they both stereo amps?

I have the 7B ST's. A friedn told me to upgrade because I "can do better." I lent them to him for 6 weeks. When he gave them back he told me not to dare sell them and his opinion had changed. :T

[dinyaar]

Bryston

Hi Guys,
Decided to stick to the 3 BSST. The 4 BSST which was on offer was a demo unit and i just let it pass though it was tempting for the price.
Yes both are stereo power amps. 3BSST is 150 WPC whereas the 4BSST is 300 WPC.
Ya i do like my combo of Bryston with my 805s
Anyway thanks to all of u for taking the time.
Regards

[scanido]

Hi Guys,
Decided to stick to the 3 BSST. The 4 BSST which was on offer was a demo unit and i just let it pass though it was tempting for the price.
Yes both are stereo power amps. 3BSST is 150 WPC whereas the 4BSST is 300 WPC.
Ya i do like my combo of Bryston with my 805s
Anyway thanks to all of u for taking the time.
Regards

congrats on the wise decision! The 3BSST is no slouch!