Marsh A400 vs Bryston 4B-ST


Currently own a CLASSE model 6 preamp and PSB Stratus GOLD i
speakers. With price not being a factor what would be a
better match for a power amp. Marsh A400 or a Bryston 4B-ST? What are the differences or characteristics of the
two power amplifiers. Right now I have a Bryston 3B-ST and
I find that I need more power for the PSB's.
ekaras

Showing 1 response by sdcampbell

I have a Bryston 4B-ST, and it should have more than enough power to drive your Stratus Gold's. The Marsh A400 is rated at 200 wpc, while the Bryston 4B-ST is rated at 250 wpc. Both amps have fairly conservative ratings, however. The lab test measurement sheet that came with my 4B-ST indicated that my amp actually produced 294 wpc when it was bench-tested before leaving the factory. The 4B-ST typically produceds 290-300 wpc at 8 ohms, 20-20K Hz.