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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Showing 1 response by yipean

PS Audio has a 30 day in-home audition. Get both and then if you like the Bryston combo, return the PS Audio. If you like the PS Audio, sell the Bryston. You might take a hit since you have to cover shipping, but at least you'll have heard both and made an informed decision.