I must agree with Audio4ever. I had a 3BST and then a 4BST, I currently have the 5BST for my home theater, killer amp. But For two channel, not even close to my W5, never mind the new W7 or W8 out now. Comparing them is not even fair. The new SST stuff is a bit more refined IMO but I would never trade. That said, love Bryston stuff...just down the street from my house, IMO the best for home theater.... explosions and dialogue, IMO not for the ultimate in music reproduction. It is true that for their price points not much can touch Bryston amps except if you go tubes or more expensive SS like Sim - Classe etc.... Thats just from my own experience YMMV
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