MEMO: To All Bryston Customers SUBJECT: Customer Feedback on 14B-SST Amplifier
February 6th, 2008 14B SST

blackfly

New Bryston 14B SST owner Today at 07:56:40 pm
To all, James Tanner especially. I purchased a 14B SST brand new 4 weeks ago, and have been enjoying it tremendously in my system. It is the first purchase of many I hope to make to inject new life into my system. My new purchase is speakers, and although I am not sure what yet, the budget is set about $10,000. Should get me something good. But in reference to the amp alone, I cannot say enough things nor can I describe how much of a difference it has made in such a short time.
I am a vintage fan, and have a Rotel RA 1412 amp (modest 110wpc, but REAL 110) and a RT 1024 analogue tuner that would put most new tuners to shame. Sound from this combo, and the preamp part of the 1412 is especially good. But with the injection of the 14B SST, things took on a whole new dimension. I am using Paradigm 9seMkIII's that are almost 15 years old. Not the best but decent. The amp makes everything better. Highs are extented and sweet without being harsh, mids are clean and not piercing in any way; natural is the best description. Bottom end is the best. I have a GOOD sub system but I no longer use it, as I do not need it. Low end
is tight, defined, impactful and bottomless. I cannot believe and amp can make such a difference. Makes me want my new speakers so bad to see how good it can get but my listening room is NOT good, so not till I move. But to anyone who thinks the amp cannot make a difference: you could not be more wrong. I realize the retail list for this amp (brand new version) is not cheap, but you get what you pay for and then some. I cannot see how I would need to replace this amp with anything better for 20+ years. Moreover, if I did graduate to a larger amp system, I would without hesitation buy the 28B SST pair and that would be it. If the 14B SST is this good, I can only imagine the 28B SST being that much better still. Highly recommended as the last amp you will ever purchase. I know it is expensive, but if you can find a way to afford it you will not regret it. In fact, if you index the cost of a modest 20 term, the life of the warranty, you are getting a bargain. Thank you Bryston. I always wanted one and now that I do, I cannot say enough good things. I hope to get the CD player in a year. OR sooner, but speakers first.