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plinius vs. ayre
Have you listened to the Bryston amps? I demoed a Plinius 100 in my home for a week and then demoed a Bryston 3B-ST. I chose (2) of the 3B-ST's bridged. The Plinius was very warm but just lacked a sense of realism. I was simply too laid back. I ha... 
Do you need to use ALL balanced cables?
You may be able to lower your noise floor slightly with the use of the balanced cables. The balanced cables are especially great for longer runs. If you used identical balanced and unbalanced cables side by side from the same manufacturer, I doubt... 
Bryston 3B ST with an AV Receiver?
You will receive very little benefit in your sound by going this way. You might as well just live with the 2-channel sound from your AV receiver until the time you can move up to a better quality pre-amp. The difference is HUGE. If possible, you s... 
Best used Solid State Amp $1500.00
Go with Bryston if you want airiness and detail and a good bottom end. I have (2) Bryston 3B-ST's running bridged. This configuration gives me 400WPC into 8 ohms. The 250 WPC 4B-ST can be found used for about $1500. This amp has a 20-year parts an... 
Classe or Bryston?
I DISAGREE WITH THE PREVIOUS POSTER. IMHO THE BRYSTON'S CANNOT BE BEAT AT THEIR PRICE POINT. I HAVE LISTENED TO BOTH AND FOUND THE CLASSE'S TO BE BLAND. IT IS ALWAYS SUBJECTIVE OF COURSE BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THE MEASUREABLE DISTORTION ON THE BRYSTON... 
Tried the new Sherbourn Amps?
I own the 5-channel HT amp. I have it mated to the Sony TA-E9000ES. This is a killer combo. The amp is awesome and for the money the best value out there. Highly recommended. I got mine for $1450.