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Bryston vs. PS Audio

I'm looking to upgrade my amp/preamp, currently a vintage Luxman R117 receiver. Two candidates within my price range would be the new PS Audio GCC 250 integrated and used Bryston separates BP 25 pre and 4BST amp. I am interested in your opinions on which might work better with my modest system:

Soliloquy 6.3's
Anthem CD-1 (modded)
Discovery IC's
Synergystic Research (Sig. #1)cables

Of course, I would appreciate any other recommendations you might have in the under $3k category, especially ideas on mating a tubed pre with a solid state amp. I listen to all kinds of music but more rock and folk than jazz and classical. Thanks for your help!

Steve
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I have been very happy with a Bryston 4B-SST paired with Soliloquy 6.2s. I had an ST model before and preferred the SST FWIW.

Is the Bryston an end all amp? No. If you can pony up a smidge more, go for a used Pass Labs X250. Now thats an amp I could be happy with for a long time.

I havent heard the newer PS Audio gear so I cant really comment on that. The older stuff was OK. Though honestly, I think either of your choices would mate well with your speakers.
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