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Integrated: Red Wine 30.2 vs Bryston B100 SST

I've sold my system many years ago and am starting one from scratch. I've read reviews on both the Redwine 30.2 and Bryston B100 SST. Anyone tried both? I've recently also looked at the Redwine 70.2 monos but pairing it with a preamp and selecting interconnects seems a daunting task.

I'm keen on wireless streaming for that added convenience so it looks like an Integrated + DAC + wireless receiver + speakers set up.

If you have a set up on Redwine 30.2 or Bryston B100, I'd be glad to know your set up. I've heard neither of them and prefer a low noise floor, musicality and some warmth. I've been only reading reviews. Previously owned Manley 175 monos but have since shifted to a smaller place.

Thanks.
khingsiong

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edo_musica
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Khingesiong,

I'd say that the 30.2 and bryston are extremely different animals. I have not heard a B100 but from a feature/design perspective, the B100 integrated is a full featured component with tape loop, input switching, preouts/ins, with DAC and phono options. The 30.2 is a single input, single output integrated. With the 30.2 or 70.2 amps you would be better served with a high sensitivity speaker unless you listen to your speakers nearby.

Regarding your requirements for an integrated I feel for the RWA 30.2
- low noise floor = CHECK X 2
- musicality = CHECK
- some warmth = CHECK

I have a 30.2 AMP using a pre-amp and external DAC and 90db speakers. Very happy with the set up in a small living room. system link below.

the RedWine forum at AC has lots of speaker pairing examples
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