Bryston Amp v.s others?

After listening to all of the above I chose McCormack. The Bryston was a close second. The difference was that the McCormack was more "musical" and the Bryston was more "accurate" with my gear (SF Line-1, Hales Revelation Threes and CAL transport and DAC). In the end it came down to system synergy and that the McCormack, which already sounded good, was also upgradeable. My DNA-1 has SMc Audio's Rev. B upgrade. It already exceeds all the stock boxes, but I still plan on going back for more!

Well there are lots of choices, but it should come down to the synergy of your system. I would place McCormack, and Belles ahead of the Bryston in my system, they both make better music. The 20 year warrenty is no big deal to me, I have had a Krell for 10 years with no problems, in fact none of the 15 or so audio components of have owned over the last 15 years have had a problem (except for a cassete deck). Let YOUR ears and SYSTEM be the factors that make the decision

The Bryston 4B-ST is an outstanding amplifier sonically and operationally; will drive almost everything; is not subject to ground loops and similar irritations; and is supported by a company with an exceptional service policy. In the unlikely event of repairs(and I speak from experience having many years ago once damaged some output devices through a mistake I made and not because of a fault of the amplifier) service is immediate and unquestioned and free of charge (other than shipping)and the turn-around time through their facility in Vermont is almost always 24 to 48 hours. Finally, when you call with a question, you actually get to speak with a live technically competent individual. In fact, I recently e-mailed Bryston with a question, and received a lengthy and useful reply from Chris Russell, who is in charge of Bryston design and manufacture.

The Bryston is a good amp and has the best warranty in the business, but sound wise you can find slightly better. The Coda has somewhat more bass slam and a more a realistic high end - it is a superb sounding amp and a great value. The Classe is also something you should consider - similar bass to the Bryston but a somewhat better highend. Don't get me wrong, Bryston is very good (I've owned a 3B, 3B-ST and 4B-ST) and currently own a 5B-ST (three channel amp) but there are better sounding amps in that price range. Listen for yourself before you buy.

While their are quite a few choices at the 4BST price point, I feel that the 4BST offers a great overall deal - great sonics, bass slam, superb construction and one of the best warranties in the biz. I love mine...

Another vote for the 4B-ST, built like a tank, sounds great and you can't beat that warranty or resale value if you don't like it.

I bought a 4B-ST about 8 months ago, and have been very impressed with its audio quality. I paid $1650 for mine (new, not used). Combine the price and a 20-year unconditional, transferrable warranty, and nothing else comes close.

I have the Bryston 4BST. I've heard the others. No question in my mind. Performance, quality, warranty, price and customer support. Bryston blows away the competition.