Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music

@auxinpput

Thank you for the detailed look (and listen) at the Brystons - you're comments really have been a great help so far.

It's obviously not apples to apples but it's still quite helpful to hear how they sound in your system with the Krell S1200 and the B&W 805s in relation to the Parasound JC1.

I'm also quite happy for you that you seemed to have found the right tweaks in the form of fuses for those amps in your system.

From your comments on the 7BSST3s it sounds like they fit my list of attributes - at least in theory. But at in any case, there are definitely ways to 'warm it up' a bit if need be.

I will say that the Bryston is just about the highest resolution and highest resolving amp I have heard. That being said, it will not add anything (which could be bad if you need something added into the signal).

That last part of your write up sounds like it's just what I am looking for. Albeit unheard at this stage.Since I have to start somewhere, I might as well go with this one :)

Thank you again for taking the time to add your thoughts on the Bryston 7BSST3.

@AUXINPUT,
Your last post about fuse change was extremely well done. I have always wanted to know about this ability of fuse change in a controlled environment with enough time with good equipment to tell the differences of what the fuse is doing.
Bryston amplifiers are the reliable workhorses that usually sound very solid state, and could use some kind of a soft source or tube preamp to give that body to the music that most spend the big dollars for. I had no idea that the fuse change could get a good result that would be so worth it to Bryston owners.
The JC1 monoblocks have been something I would love to hear on my system one day. 
Took a long time for me to get the system synergy that I have heard before. The wiring of the interconnects and speaker wire changes things dramatically. It can drive you crazy, changing and listening with break-in time (if you buy new).


When I was younger, I had an Audio business. It was just "high end audio design" and installation. During installations, I had up to a dozen interconnects, and 4 pairs of speaker wire to tune the system. Had so much fun with other people's money, and going into these high end homes. Then things changed to home theater and computer systems design. So I took that route. You go where the money is. Still had a ton of fun (now retired) spending millions of other people's money. I got to build a lot of custom high end computers that were faster than what you could buy, unless they were custom built. It's fun to be back with the High End Stereo systems. Thanks, AUXINPUT for making some interesting reading with your dive into the fuse changes on the amplifiers. Dennis

Consider Kara Chaffee's new 40Watt mono amps. I have a set and have never been as pleased with others I have owned. Including McIntosh.
Dehaviland Super 40s  on the internet. Around 5 grand and worth every penny.

I totally agree with Elizabeth on leaving the Bryston on all the time. It really maje a difference. When I blew a fuse on my 17b3 preamp, I put my BP25 back in and my system sounded harsh. I was rather embarrassed because some friends came over to listen. It smoothed out 3-6 hours I can't remember, I had a tandberg 3008 preamp and it was the same. Its the same with my Tandberg 3014a. It sounds best after being left on 24 hours but the caveat is I run the risk burning out my capstan motor and they can be only rebuilt once. I only turn it on when I'm going to use it. I'm pleased with my 14b3. Its much smoother and has a tighter bass than my 14bsst. It has taken about a month for it to settle in but I could immediately tell a differnce after the first power up. Keep us posted.

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