ArthurGatos

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
My previous resident amplifier was a Meridian 556, quite an accomplished machine but, once the Brystons were inserted in the system, it took only one hour of listening to understand ( and appreciate) the importance of real power when driving large and demanding speakers.

As sweet and musical as the Meridian is, it didn't stand a chance against the large Canadians. The sheer sense of power, control over the speaker cones, the way music harmonics were presented and the amazing speed of the notes, brought the level of enjoyment into another level.

The 7B ST combine grunt with finesse, the amount of detail is amazing and there's never a sense of strain, clipping or compression in the music. One may think, this is valid only when you listen at high SPL but, not so. At very low listening levels the musical enjoyment remains the same, with tuneful bass and low level slam and presence that less powerful devices are not capable of.

Perhaps, Mr Michaelson of Musical Fidelity was right when he stated that most amplifiers out there, are seriously underpowered to drive speakers properly.

I think for me, these amps. represent the end of the journey, at least when it comes to amplification,

When you 'spoil' your ears with this level of musical presentation, it would be almost impossible to go back to the "normal" 100 watter.. Audition at your own risk, your hearing will be spoiled to the point of no return.

My system is made of:

Linn LP 12 / Origin Live power supply and DC motor/ RB 300 arm/ BenzMicro Glider cart.
Thule Spirit 150 a CD player
Audio Research LS 2 preamp.
Bryston 7B ST
KEF Reference 3.2 speakers
Symo biwiring speaker cables
Audioquest King Cobra, Cardas Golden Cross, Madrigal Reference interconnects.
Room is 7 x 5 x 2.8 mtrs

Price Paid:  $5200.00 from Audio Vision - West

Summary:
My System Consists Of: Cal Icon MKII HDCD Bryston BP-20 Bryston 7B-ST Martin Logan SL-3's Audio Truth Emerald Audio Truth Clear+ I Had Used A Bryston 3B-ST On This System And Didnt Like The Way The Smaller Amp Drove My Martin Logans, I Found The 7B-ST Amplifier To Be The Perfect Match To My Martin Logan SL-3's

Strengths:
Ability To Drive Very Low Impedance Speakers With Ease, Very Smooth And Dynamic

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Bryston 3B-ST Bryston 4B-ST Acoustic Research VT-100

Price Paid:  $0.00 from not

Summary:
I would like to tell all you guys that the 7B STs are awsome power amps. FOund them dry, but very true to the source. Great overall performers, and not drifted towards any of the special genres of music. But we have no right to abuse Lester. If you feel the pinch go and educate him, and stop him from misusing a public domain. But this is a free world, he can express himself freely. The world is a fun place because people like Lester add spice to the life...anyway.

Strengths:
Fantastic power at very good price if they're compared in the high-end league.

Weaknesses:
Bit weak in finish.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $5200.00 from Audio Consultants

Summary:
I like these monoblocks a lot. they drive my Martin Logans
very well and they combine with the VTL 5.5 preamplifier in a very smooth way. I am pleased with the warranty and excellent service provided by Bryston Canada. About the comments of individuals in this site that cause the ratings to go down we should forgive them but not take in consideration their opinion. just think: most of them cannot afford these kind of high-end equipment, then also they are not happy with their poor lives, they probably do not own a good house, a nice car and do not have a professional job. All combined they must be very frustaded and therefore it is much better that they let some of that anger out here then gou out and be violent. We should consider ourselves lucky to be able to own these wonderfull pieces of equipment. I am giving 5 stars for performance, as well as build quality.

Strengths:
Power, base and capable of driving difficult loads

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
VTL, Krell, Mcintosh

Price Paid:  $4500.00 from Harvey,s at New York

Summary:
I have had these amps for over 4 years of usage and had no problems whatsoever.I use them to drive my bass section only.Very tight controlled (Quality) bass and liquid mids and highs depending on what kind of speakers you are using.Not good with speakers having ribbon tweeters, it may sound harsh.But of course Lester is deaf he can not hear that!

Strengths:
Powerfull,punchy,endless dynamics

Weaknesses:
People like Lester down below!!!!!!

Similar Products Used:
Ml,Krell,Aragon,Mc Intosh