Older Bryston 4B vs 4B ST


I'm a newbie looking for an amp to go with my Aerial Model 6 speakers. I'm currently using a Krell 300i integrated. I auditioned the new Bryston 4B SST and really like the sound - however, I don't want to spend $3100 on an amp and was looking at the used Bryston 4B/4B ST amps here.

My questions is, what's the difference between the 4B and the 4B ST. Is it a small difference in sound that is only a matter of opinion? Or was it a serious upgrade?
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I think it might depend on how old you're talking. I have a fifteen[roughly] year old 4B-THX[NRB?] that sounded very bright when I tried it in my two channel rig. But I bought it only intending to use it as a sub amp so musicality didn't really matter.

There has been discussions in the forums that with every upgrade the Brystons became more musical. I'm just guessing, but the difference between an old 4B like mine and a newer 4B-ST might be big while the 4B-ST and SST might have a closer sonic signature.