I just came across this thread after a weekend where I finally 'found my sound'. I have Volti Audio Vittoras which are 104 db spl. The last amp you would think I would try, or would sound great, would be a Bryston 14b sst. I had purchased the Bryston late last year to try with Vienna Acoustic Strauss speakers. I wasn't happy with anything with the Viennas.
I have tried 300b amps, Marantz PM 11S2 and Musical Design 100 hybrid amp with Vittoras. As an afterthought I tried the Bryston prior to selling it. Wow, that pretty much sums up my reaction. The music finally 'sings'. I will save any other adjectives as we all know they fail to describe a great sound when it is found.
Yes, try everything, break all the silly rules we have been sold as gospel. And yes, the Bryston SSTs or SST2s are progressively improved over the ST. Have Fun.
I have tried 300b amps, Marantz PM 11S2 and Musical Design 100 hybrid amp with Vittoras. As an afterthought I tried the Bryston prior to selling it. Wow, that pretty much sums up my reaction. The music finally 'sings'. I will save any other adjectives as we all know they fail to describe a great sound when it is found.
Yes, try everything, break all the silly rules we have been sold as gospel. And yes, the Bryston SSTs or SST2s are progressively improved over the ST. Have Fun.