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Bryston or Classe for NHT 3.3

Hi all,

I have a question where you hopefully can provide some input/experience.

I'm currently using NHT 2.9's for L/R in a 5.1 set-up. The 2.9's are powered by a B&K reference 4420. I'll use the 2.9's/B&K as surround speakers and will use the 3.3's as L/R.

Now I'm tryimg to decide which amplifier would best match the NHT 3.3's.

I hear at lot of people like the Classe/NHT combination. On the other hand I have also heard good things about the Bryston/NHT combination. And of course the excellent warranty from Bryston (consider that important, since I'll buy used).

Now, what do you guys think? Anybody with 3.3.'s (or 2.9's) having any experience with these amplifiers?

Ah, and I understand that the Bryston warranty is transferable. What do I need to look for, that is, do I need a receipt/purchased from an authorized dealer to get the warranty?

Thanks a lot for any feedback!
scubasoul

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rbstehno
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i used to own NHT gear (2.9's, 1.5's, super one's, super zeros) for my ausio room and still use an ac-2 and pair of sub two's in my home theater room. i used to get fatigue with the 2.9's after a short period of time. i tried many different amps with the 2.9s (even bi-amping them with their own sa-3 amp) and the best amps that helped in the fatigue were: mcintosh, classe, and odyssey. i used a mcintosh 6500 integrated for months but was not powerful enough. if the mcintosh 6900 would have come out at that time, i would have bought this, it would have driven them without issues. i sold all my nht speakers in my audio rooms and went with totem. no fatigue at all, just smooth sound.
good luck
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