W4S or Bryston


Hey all, 

Need some advice from the experts :)
I was on the merry-go-round again and my system is now Bryston BDA-2 > BHA-1 > W4S ST-500mk2 -> PMC DB1i.
I am using all XLR connections and the issue is that the W4S has too much gain (30db gain) for my efficient PMC's and the volume gets loud really fast. I'm adding a Rothwell XLR attentuator (-20db) to mitigate this.

I could replace the W4S with a Bryston 2.5 SST2 PRO which is 23db in balanced connections, and also has up to -14db level adjustment.
Essentially I would have the same gain but without the Rothwell and an all Bryston system.

Thoughts? Anyone have experience with both amps?

Thanks!!
itsikhefez

Showing 1 response by yyzsantabarbara

 I have had the SST line in a few models. It is a little rougher on the higher frequencies. I would opt for the SST2. The new cube version is supposed to be even more smoother on the higher frequencies.