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Bryston 2bsst

Anyone here have experience with the Bryston 2bsst? I sometimes see mentioned "series C"- is that another generation of the sst or all the same? I have a 3bst that's about 6 years old(+or-) and am very pleased with it with the excepetion of the upper frequencies. Some vocals have too much sibilance (right term?) and the highs are a bit bright for my taste. So, I'd love to know if the 2bsst would take care of that issue. I am going to be looking at used amps and I think the 2bsst would be closest to my price range. FYI, I am also considering an Odyssey amp. I like the sonic characteristics of what I have now with the exception upper frequencies, so I don't want to make a drastic change. Thank you!
vanderstephen

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markphd
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There's a review of the 2B SST in issue #77 of UHF Magazine. It was postive review. They compared it to their review of the original 2B from many years ago.

There is no mention of the highs being bright or unnatural to their taste; however, it may be bright to your taste. I do not know what your reference is, or what your preferences are.

A couple of quotes: "Brass was bright but not hard..." (pg. 36); "If an amplifier is at all harsh or strident, not to say downright flinty, we'll spot it right here. But we didn't. It still sounded like a Stradivarius, with no hint of screechiness..."(pg. 35)
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