Which Amp Would You Buy


Bryston 4BST or Aragon 8008BB and why? Budget is 1200-1400 (Used) if you have other suggestions as well. Thank you.

Rick
golfnut
I had a bryston 6b-st and a aragon 8008bb. They are both very nice. the 6b-st is a little cleaner and defined with a nice soundstage. the 8008bb is a little warmer and darker with more bass. I now have linn klimax solos it never really ends but i think you have two fine choices and
Aragon...all the way..
They are the best sounding amps for the dollar..
Get the bb though.. The amp does not quit.. Excellent build quality, great bottom end quick. Highs and vocals are very detailed and three dimensional.. I do recommend a great pair of interconnects and a nice power cable..
also, upgrade the binding posts to cardas full copper..
Dont wait get one now..
I have owned both amplifiers and they are both price/performance leaders. I think that the answer depends on the speakers that they will be driving. If the speakers tend to be bright I would suggest the Aragon. If the speakers need some bloom I would suggest the Bryston. The Bryston does have the 20 year warranty. The Aragon 8008BB was discontinued recently so there are some great prices on new discontinued stock.

If I had to choose one over the other I would choose the Aragon because I prefer a more laid back sound. That takes nothing away from the Bryston. I am sure that just as many audiophiles would choose the Bryston over the Aragon. Either way you will not go wrong.
I have a McCoramck DNA-225, which I really like. Anyone compared one to the Aragon? I am intrigued by the 8008BB.