paulficarella

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Plinius SA-250MKIV vs Bryston 14B-SST
Well I love the 14b sst but the plinius is a bit better in class a mode, but you have to consider the plinius is $2000 more, but if cost isn't a issue get the SA-250MKIV. 
McIntosh MC402 vs. Bryston 4B SST
Yes the 14 b sst has a twenty year warranty the bryston is more reliable you don't have to worry about paying to get it repaired after you already paid $5500 for it. The bryston the 14b has more power 108,000 MFD of filter capacitance per channel ... 
solid state power amps, golden oldies
Citation 16a they last forever if you take care of them I have 2 driving B&W 804 sounds wonderful. 
McIntosh MC402 vs. Bryston 4B SST
The 402 is in a different league than the 4 b sst it almost twice the price so it would make more sense to compare the 14 B SST and in that case the 14 B sst is better. 
amp to go with bryston preamp
McCormick, Classe, Mcintosh, Mark Lev, Blue Circle, Aragon, Krell any heavy wieght solid state will go well with a BP 25, I Would say the Mccormick DNA 2 would really suite a BP 25 OR 26. 
Solid state amp ultimate stop...
This is the ultimate amplifier AM AUDIO A - 80 Reference S2 MONOScost is about $8000 for the pair to me this is to much but is my dream amplifiers. I am actually in the process of upgrading my amp to either Bat VK-500 or Pass X 250 or Plinius SA-1... 
Seeking hot running amps
Krell KSA 100 the first or second one made runs realy hot my brother has on this thing idles at about 400 watts but that's when you know it's pure class a. 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
May be not hall of fame but Bryston 28b sst is defiantly a monster also Krell's FPB 600. 
Searching for a Pre-Amp??
I would highly recommend a AR SP 16 around that price. I own a SP 14 and I am very pleased. 
Best Tube Amp under 10K?
I prefer EAR 890 one of the best tube amps in that price rage for sure go out and listen to one you'll be unsurprised. 
Best amps for rock and heavy metal
Best amp for rock I think Bryston 7 Bsst or Krell Ksa 250 any of those and your good especially for rock soild bass. 
Best Amps for B & W 800D speakers
At that price there is lots and I would say to buy pre owned you could get a Pass X 600 monos for about 6k and x160s for 8k better than the Classe monoblocks, the McIntosh and the krell thats just my Opion. 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
Audio Research Reference 3 hands down but that's my feelings I think it would be foolish to spend any more and I dont think you could get that much better at twice the price.