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Finally taking the leap to Monoblocks

Thought I'd throw this one out there. In light of my 4B-ST being sick, I thought I would go ahead and start preparing for the next stage in my audio evolution. Upon its return from Bryston, I plan on moving the 4B-ST over to my home theater system and eventually pairing it with the new 6B-ST. Anyway, I'm looking for advice on some monoblocks to replace the 4B-ST in my audio system. I thought of the 7B-ST, which I can get a good deal on. I can also get a good deal on some used Aragon Palladium amps. I've auditioned the Palladiums, they are so nice. I've never listened to the 7B, but I know what the 4B can do. Anything else out there that I need to listen to? I need something that will outlast all my other components, including another speaker upgrade. I would like to spend less than $5000, but I'm willing to listen to anything.
argent

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garfish
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Hi Argent; I'm in the process of going to McCormack DNA-2 bi-amps. I could have them converted to monos but those buggers put out an incredible 1200 wpc with the channels bridged.

BUT, both the DNA-0.5 and DNA-1's can be converted to monos by SMc Audio. If you found a pair of .5s they could be upgraded to level B or A and converted to monos. I'm looking into doing this with .5s (they put out 400 wpc bridged). Factory monos that I would consider are the Bryston 7Bs as you mention. And if I could afford it ($7K I think), I'd look hard at the new Classe' CAMs-- about 350 wpc. I like the looks of them, but haven't heard. Either STPH or TAS recently did a review of the Classe's. Good Hunting. Craig.
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