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Hegel H30 or Bryston 7B3 monos

Looking for system synergy and absolute control of my Magico S5 Mk1. Currently using a Vinnie Rossi Lio Preamp (avc tubestage) and Levinson 512 cd/Sacd player.  The S5 seem to enjoy power and I want 3d sound with depth, wide soundstage and detail.  Currently have Levinson 436 monoblocks that are very good-clean sound, but I bought it when I was using a Levinson 326s preamp which I no longer have and I lost some of the magic they had together.  I like my Vinnie Rossi and have no plans of changing preamps.  I know Hegel is used at audio shows with Magicos and Hegel uses Magicos in their listening room, but I prefer Monoblocks and the Brystons are less expensive at this time (and Canadian made, and 20 warranty, and 600w each).  If I go the Hegel route I would have to buy one H30 now (use as stereo) and then save for a second H30.  Any help?
firefightingrob
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
First thing to note is your speakers are nominal 4 ohms.
Most amplifiers which are stereo, when strapped to mono are NO GOOD at 4 ohms.
The Hegel are the same, They are rated well at 8 ohms in mono configuration, but cannot be used in mono configuration with a 4 ohm speaker. (they are rated at 4 ohms, but only when used as a stereo amplifier)
The Bryston 7B3 ARE designed to be used with a 4 ohm speaker, and have 900 watts at 4 ohms.
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glennewdick
702 posts
 

+ bryston


hard to beet the 20 year war, and Bryston has some of the best customer service in the industry. The 3 cubed stuff sounds really good too.

firefightingrob OP
30 posts
 
Great feedback. Thats opposite of what I was expecting to hear.
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