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    Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers

    Yes I did consider number of these newer Class D amps but once I heard the new Accuphase P-4600 amp I bought it. It's slightly on the warm side of neutral, very detailed with a clean smooth high end and a wide and deep soundstage. It really is one of the most beautiful sounding amps I've heard...
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    Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile?

    Just bought the Harbeths. They are my speaker of choice. I love them.
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    Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile?

    GSOphile Harbeth C7es-XD Speakers MSB Discrete DAC. Direct to Amp or Benchmark HPA4 Preamp ABH2 is currently my amp
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    Bryston 7B3 vs 4B3: Extra Cost Worthwhile?

    Now that my dealer said he can deliver and unbox my amp the weight issue has been resolved. I don’t expect to be moving them as this is my end game system. At my age end game has real meaning. So I decided on Bryston and the 4B3. But then I got to thinking maybe I should go all out and get the...
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    Bryston Cubed Amps in Bridge Mode

    Nekoaudio Yes I agree I like the 4B3 but not the weight. I can handle two 3B3 amps as they are each almost half the weight of the 4B3. My Speakers are 6 ohm Harbeths and relatively easy to drive.
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    Bryston Cubed Amps in Bridge Mode

    Does anyone have experience running the Bryston 3B3 or 4B3 in bridged pairs? Advantages or disadvantages over Stereo mode? Did the 3B3 in bridge mode equal or surpass the 4B3 in Stereo mode? Thanks
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    MSB Discrete DAC Power Supply Placement

    1.2m is long enough for my needs. I though they might be 18". Thanks.
  8. J

    MSB Discrete DAC Power Supply Placement

    Shawn I haven't received my DAC yet. Can you tell me how long is the connecting power cable from the supply to the DAC?
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    MSB Discrete DAC Power Supply Placement

    Those of you who own a MSB Discrete DAC do you place the power supplies on top of the DAC? If not where do you place them? Vince at MSB didn’t recommend placing on top due to possible noise issues affecting the DAC yet in their other more expensive models the DACs are stacked on top the their...
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    Handling Heavy Amps

    There are several amps I’m interested in possibly purchasing but I’m dissuaded because of their weight. I’ve had lower back issues so I need to be careful. I live alone. Even if my wife was still alive she would not have been able to help much. Also Children live far. I see that many of you have...
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    Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers

    In my recent research for a possible upgrade to my current amp (Benchmark (AHB2) I was reading about the new higher end design for Class D. I'm very interested in learning more about these new GaN(Gallium Nitride) designs. Three companies are offering some very well reviewed products and they...
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    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    Kal I forgot one other item. I feel that while the soundstage depth is good it’s always between and behind the speakers so not much 3D expansion beyond the speakers. This has been the case with my previous ATC speakers and the Harbeths I now have.
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    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    Kal I feel the weakness of the Benchmark to me is a forwardness in the upper midrange and lower treble where I also sense a very slight grain. This may be attributed to the DAC3. I will find out once my Aurender and MSB DAC arrive. I plan to drive the Amp direct from the MSB.
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    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    Kal Thanks for your reply. Can you suggest an upgrade path from the Benchmark. So far it seems a difficult amp to better.
  15. J

    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    DonH50 I would be very interested in your experiences with Bryston specifically what makes you a fan.
  16. J

    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    I’ve posted this inquiry in another forum as well with some interesting responses. So I’d welcome any experience from this forum as well I've owned the Benchmark ABH2 Amp for a few years but am now considering one two alternative upgrade paths: A New Amp or adding a second AHB2. If I purchase...

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