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Default Bryston 4B SST vs. Aragon 8008 MKII vs. Hafler 9505

Greetings,

Interested in opinions on these three amplifiers, which I am
considering to power original Von Schweikert VR-4's......

I need to tighten up the bottom end and get more "punch" out of the
midbass on these VR-4's.......

The Hafler shines on the spec sheet, with a superfast slew rate and
incredibly high damping factor, but I don't buy on spec's alone....

The Aragon, despite the Bryston's rating of 300/wpc, seems to be the
"brute" of the bunch, with a massive, dual power supply and huge
filter capacitance. I would imagine the 200/wpc spec is very
conservatively rated. The heaviest amplifier of the bunch, if that
means anything....

The Bryston seems to get rave reviews, but I'm concerned about its
reportedly "laid back" presentation. The VR-4's are slightly "dark"
to begin with, and I need something to bring them to life.....

Any input would be greatly appreciated......

Thanks!!