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Pass x250.5 or Bryston 14Bsst² ?

Does anyone have experience with both the Pass x.5 series and the Bryston sst² series? If so, which would you recommend? I think I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 amps, though I can't decide between the two. I have heard both, but not for a long enough audition to really make a decision.

Speakers are Von Schweikert Unifield 3
skootb
skootb OP
68 posts
 
I went with the x250.5 and am very happy with it
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
x250 drives any load as well and it's better choice sonically and valuewise.
dteam702
12 posts
 
You can't go wrong with either, so now is to pick between the 2 evils :-)
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
Yeah, kind of a tough call. The 14Bsst2 is one of Bryston's best and the Pass Labs is superb all the way around. It's ultimately your choice.
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bo1972
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Pass labs is a lot better in soundrealism. But also has a wide an deep stage. Bryston does all these parts at a much lower level. Bryston has often a lot of control. But in the world of Highend it is not good enough.
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