bryston b100sst as pre-amp


I have been using my Bryston B100sst integrated amp for some time. Considering going back to separates but can't afford to go whole hog all at once. I have Silverline Sonatina speakers (1st edition), Oppo bdp105, Morrow sp7 biwire, Darwin Ascension 2 interconnects and Signalcable power cords. I would like a little more power. So, I would buy a used power amp and use the Bryston as a pre-amp until my ship comes in. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

thepigdog

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Showing 1 response by georgehifi

Why not try using the Oppo 105 direct, using it’s own volume control, you may even find that you like it better than having any preamp in between. As it has low output impedance (which is perfect impedance match for any poweramp/s) and more than enough volts to drive any amp/s into clipping, and then you have the benefit of having no added colouration of more electronics in the signal path.

I just noticed that your Bryston has a switch so you can use it just as a poweramp input, have you ever tried the Oppo direct into this and used the Oppo’s volume control?

Cheers George