Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.


Hi All,

I am new to this forum and have a few questions in reference to HT processors.  I am starting from scratch and switching from a Krell S-1000 and S-1500.  I sold the processor a few months back and I going to list here the amp.

I am currently considering the new Bryston 9B3 and the SP4 and decision was based on upgrade ability and warranty. The speakers for HT will be Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home and for 2 channel Verity Otello’s.  My second choice was Classe but I was informed that they have all sales on hold, this is concerning.  I have not listened to either, my choice is based on reviews and the Bryston dealer.  My decision was also based they are both good for two channel, I am not set on this but it will help the budget and space.  I am looking for a warm and good over all sound; some might say 3 dimensional sound, clarity is also a factor.  Actually, all I’ve read in reference to Classe fits the bill.  I would like a couple of other choices to include in my short list and opinions are welcome. The budget for the processor and amp is approx. 22k.  

Thanks to all.....
maguiar
THD, IMD, noise floor are all technical measurements that help engineer a good product.  However, all electronics will sound different and after 20 years of listening, I really don't pay attention to these measurements.  I have tested Bryston 7B3, Parasound JC1, Classe CT-M300, and all sorts of Emotiva amps in my system.  All sound radically different and everyone has a different tastes on what they want.
I was offered a 3 year old demo Plinius Odeon multi channel amp at $9.8 and a Audio Control Maestro 9 at $8.9 but not convinced on the Audio Control.  So far the Plinius has very good reviews but not sure about the asking price.  

Also, would like to thank you all for all the input you have provided.....

There was some discussion upthread about Anthem and B&W speakers.  I have B&W 803 D in my two channel system and yep, they are bright.  I just added an Anthem 520 receiver in a Surround Sound System last week, with Speakers from Silverline Audio, and not bright at all.  The Anthem replaced a 10 year old Onkyo AVR that retailed for roughly the same and boy, what an upgrade.  I don’t know much to credit the room calibration vs The I moved DACs but the improvement is not subtle, and interesting, I perceive the improvement more in 2 channel than in Multichannel.
Onkyo and Emotiva processors suck in exactly the same way. Clinical, slightly hard, and completely thin.