Having owned several Bryston amps my pre amp of choice was an AR LS 15 with Infini caps.Together they yielded a distortion floor as low as any combination I've used.
Preamp suggestions for Thiel 3.6 & Bryston 4B-sst
I've got a bright sounding system due to the wide dispersion of my Thiel 3.6 speakers and a 'live' room.
I'm using a solid state Bryston BP25 preamp now but am considering other options (up to $2500 used) to warm/sweeten things up and soften the top end. Rock can be harsh. Ideally I'd like:
1. Balanced and single ended ins and outs
2. Phono stage (MM at least, MC a bonus) plus tuner and balanced CD input
3. Remote (Yes I'm lazy I know)
4. Headphone output would be nice but not essential
I like what I've read about Audio Research preamps. Seems like they are detailed while still having that tube warmth and sweetness.
Suggestion welcome. Thanks!
I'm using a solid state Bryston BP25 preamp now but am considering other options (up to $2500 used) to warm/sweeten things up and soften the top end. Rock can be harsh. Ideally I'd like:
1. Balanced and single ended ins and outs
2. Phono stage (MM at least, MC a bonus) plus tuner and balanced CD input
3. Remote (Yes I'm lazy I know)
4. Headphone output would be nice but not essential
I like what I've read about Audio Research preamps. Seems like they are detailed while still having that tube warmth and sweetness.
Suggestion welcome. Thanks!