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Bryston 4B SST-squared vs Classe CA-2200

I currently have the Bryston 4B SST-squared. They are paired with Von Schweikert VR4-SR Mk3. I enjoy the Bryston's authority and slam but am thinking there may be some top end refinement missing. The VSAs are *very*. I have to opportunity to get the Classe at a decent price and am wondering if this would be a worthwhile upgrade or more of a parallel. I know that it will be a slight step down in power with the Classe but am hoping that their overall balance will work well with the VSAs. Music is a mix of rock and jazz.

Unfortunately there is no local Classe dealer at my location so if anybody has been able to do an A-B comparison I would greatly appreciate your input.

Thanks!
e30m3

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camali
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E30m3,

I havent heard the Ca-2200, but I have heard the 4bsst in an all Bryston setup consisting of BCD1 cd player and BP26 preamp, and directly compared it to the CA-M400 classe 400w monos with the CP-700 preamp and Cdp 202 cd player and I switched back and forth between them and I honestly preferred the Bryston setup. They were with top range Elacs so it may have just been the speaker combination, but I felt that whilst the Classe setup had a little more air and delicacy in the high frequencies, the bryston overall made the Classe's sound a little veiled and too laid back... If that helps at all
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