Bryston: quality components that have good support and a decent sound. Usually last forever.
ARC: hard to buy a better product, but they vary. Audition some in YOUR ROOM before you make that big investment. Typically, with ARC, the more you spend, the better the product, but NOT ALWAYS. Still about the best going even with the buyout. Older stuff MAY be better at a lower price, but if you can afford the best, go for it.
Levinson: Long relationship with them in the old days. Bullet-proof parts and construction--usually, as they break, too--but the sound is, well, let's be nice and say it is an "acquired taste" and leave it at that. Try it in YOUR ROOM and decide.
Most of all, enjoy the MUSIC the way YOU want to.
Cheers!
ARC: hard to buy a better product, but they vary. Audition some in YOUR ROOM before you make that big investment. Typically, with ARC, the more you spend, the better the product, but NOT ALWAYS. Still about the best going even with the buyout. Older stuff MAY be better at a lower price, but if you can afford the best, go for it.
Levinson: Long relationship with them in the old days. Bullet-proof parts and construction--usually, as they break, too--but the sound is, well, let's be nice and say it is an "acquired taste" and leave it at that. Try it in YOUR ROOM and decide.
Most of all, enjoy the MUSIC the way YOU want to.
Cheers!