Pro audio amp vs. residential amp

The people who have "disparaged" the Bryston amplifiers are usually former owners or those with listening opportunities who have expressed an opinion based on their individual experiences. This is no different than any other brand, some will like what they hear and some won't. Bryston is no exception.

"Most PA amps lack the subtle tonal refinement evident in well designed home audio gear so you'll have to let your ears decide that one, but note that you could damage your audio geek credibility if you go with the Crown for hifi, so try not to mention it in forums...you've been warned!"

Just buy a $5000 power cord for it and you'll retain your audiophile street credit.

http://www.hometheaterequipment.com/mono-stereo-amps-59/crown-audio-xls-drivecore-series-amplifier-official-thread-1319/?s=0323e0da7858426d0e009a1434c29cf1

Get the next model up or higher, not the XLS 1000. I have an XLS 2500 and it is fine for audio.

I will agree with Elizabeth, quite a few people poo-poo Bryston, especially here on the net. However, there are quite a few that champion it, so it varies. Very much so.

I'm not implying that Bryston stuff is universally accepted, or universally deemed unnacceptable, as that would be a condescending statement of the obvious and my audio geek bretheren deserve better. Or do they...hmm...