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Question on Gallo Reference 3.5

I am currently using a Bryston 4B sst amp to power my Gallo Reference 3.5 speakers (along with Gallo's Reference SA sub amp). It sounds good, but I'm wondering if a little more power beyond the 4B's 300 wpc into 8 ohms wouldn't sound even better, so I was considering a pair of Bryston 7B SST or SST2's. The Gallo specs say "Power Handling 350 watts RMS". has anyone put a larger amp like the 7B, at 600 wpc, into the Gallos? Will that work?
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nightfall
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You have more than enough power now, more is not going to help. I suspect that what you are beng limited by is the Bryston. Those are phenomenally well made amplifiers, and with an amazing warranty, but they are a bit sterile, in my experience.

Listen to ZD, something like a BAT VK75SE, or Pass 60.5's would offer a lot more for your solution.
mountainpics OP
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ZD542, thanks for the input. I'm using the matching Bryston BP-26 Preamp and power supply. Elizabeth, I'm actually currently using a 4BSST, and you answered my question, so that's much appreciated. And thanks, Nightfall. The Bryston system is my first high end system (I had NAD stuff before the Bryston), and I'm thinking I'd like to build an entirely separate system that will incorporate at least a tube preamp, if not amp, just for a different sound, or may upgrade from the Bryston stuff in my current system.
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greenjudas
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Was using a Gryphon integrated amp which was ok but these speakers are sounding waaay better with a CJ tube preamp and a ATC power amp
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