Digital front end for Bryston/Thiels??

Couldn't agree more that you need some warmth in your system. The theils are already top heavy, and the Bryston gear is usually very neutral so a CDP with warmth is almost necessary. Look into the Rega players, they filter in the analog stage rather than the digital domain, and consequently roll of the highs a little. People often say they have an analog like warmth. You might also think about some tubed players (ah tube, jolida, etc).

I recently upgraded to an Arcam FMJ CD 23 and use Bryston 7B STs. My previous speakers were Thiel 3.5s and although I have not used them with the Arcam, their top end are a bit sharp and so I am convinced that the Arcam's bloom could only help.

I have a B60R and Soliloquy 5.0's. My cd player is a 6 year old Micromega stage 2. I bought it new back then. You can get them used or 300 now. Great combo.

Have you tried MIT cabling to reduce the brightness? I liked the way a few of the CAL cd players sounded on my Thiel 1.5s and Adcom amp. Haven't bought one yet but will soon. leo.

I would seriously consider Cary CD players like a used model 303 or 306 or the newer 303/200 or 306/200 line. I'm running Thiel CS 1.5s with Conrad-Johnson Premier 11a tube amp and my Cary 306/200 CD player. Cary players are not simply "warm" but very musical. Good luck!

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