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Who Has A BHK 250 & How Do You Like It?

I’m considering pulling the trigger on one of these.  A dealer has offered me a new one at $4800 (normal price is $7500).  I’ll be feeding it directly from my PS Directstream DAC then from the amp into Magnepan 1.7i.  Was considering a used Bryston 4B3 at $4000 but it seems from what I’ve read that the BHK 250 is a better sounding amp.

Thoughts?


stevehardy1
stevehardy1 OP
12 posts
 
Great info! Thanks photon46
audioconnection
1,015 posts
 
Magnepan demonstrates with Bryston, designs with, and works very well together.
I have heard the whole Bryston stack Dac/ CDplayer Pre and 4B Cubed amp perform with Magnepans with musically engaging and effortless results.
 Best,
 JohnnyR 
digilog5
26 posts
 
I actually have the BHK Pre and BHK-250 combo with the 1.7s (not i). 
I think the MGs and the power amp mate very well together. Lots and lots of headroom and velvety sound with great soundstage. I did change the tubes to Tungsram tube for both the pre and power. At this price I would most highly recommend it.
jrw40
61 posts
 
I too have the BHK pre and 250 combo, I would say neutral as well, I replaced some Ayre 5 series, that gear was warm . So far very happy. Revealing but not bright. As has been said many times it depends on what you pair it with. Good luck

ricred1
1,412 posts
 
I say try to get a home trial of both. I had the BHK-300 in my system and preferred the Jeff Rowland 625 S2. The BHK-300 soundstage was smaller, not as detailed, front to back placement was reduced. Everything is system dependent; therefore it’s best to try in your own system regardless of what anyone says.

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