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To bridge or not to bridge....

I have a Bryston 4B ST and lately have been red lighting.
So I want to bump up my power.
What is the best way to go?
Add another 4B St..bridged?
Buy separate mono blocks..it doesn't have to be Bryston.
What is the difference,if any, with mono blocks over a pair of bridged 4B ST?
Or stay with a single amp with more power?
I have always found this to be very confusing.
The cheaper way to go would be another 4B ST.
I will update my speakers later.
Any info/direction would be greatly appeciated.
thefalls1117

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thefalls1117 OP
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My speakers are Kef 104.2..92 db..4 ohm and they have a single binding post only.
I have contacted Bryston,regarding this problem,on the off chance there is a technical fault.
Haven't heard anything yet.
Thanks ,so far, for the info.
thefalls1117 OP
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Bryston replied "very unlikely that there is a fault.Amps usually work or they don.t.
I guess I'm under powered or need hearing aids.
thefalls1117 OP
74 posts
 
Thanks for all the info...
My Kefs 104.2 are rated at 4 ohms,92 db,can I not put a ohm meter across the posts,on one speaker at a time,and measure the actual ohms while playing at different volumes?
This would certainly help eliminate some of the guess work.
The red light appears at 1-2 o'clock position.Never do I go above 2 o'clock.
Why so loud you ask,when we entertain and are in the kitchen ,this volume is needed to maintain the party atmosphere in the kitchen,some distance away.
The volume is loud but not earth shattering.
My speakers are 16 years old..
Maybe a dedicated outlet...
I am going to sell the 4B ST and buy a 14B SST,for sure.
That is as good a place to start as any.Don,t you think??
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