Curious. I own those: Magnepan 3.6, Bryston 4B-SST2 and the Furman REF20i (got my Furman here, used, and was able to go pick it up!)
I have the Bryston BP-26 and the Phono Bryston BP-1.5.
I do use a VAC standard as a tube buffer for my DAC.
If you are going to buy new, definitely wait and get the 3.7s March or April 2011 they are supposed to ship. The 3.7s have already made a great impression at the most recent audio show.
As for the amp, a lot of Maggies users say Bryston is the best in combination with the Maggies. I have to agree.
I would have purchased an Audio Research preamp (I have already got an Audio Research Sp-15. but the Bryston preamp is better than the Sp-15. and a ARC Ref 3 was thousands more, even if used)
The Furman is a good combo with the Bryston. I paid way less than half price.. The REF20i has the 'power factor' (a giant stiffening cap) to keep the A/C line from sagging. (you should be able to buy even a new one for $2,500. as they have a bigger than usual markup retail.)
I love my setup. (though i am tempted to go for the 3.7s!!)
I have the Bryston BP-26 and the Phono Bryston BP-1.5.
I do use a VAC standard as a tube buffer for my DAC.
If you are going to buy new, definitely wait and get the 3.7s March or April 2011 they are supposed to ship. The 3.7s have already made a great impression at the most recent audio show.
As for the amp, a lot of Maggies users say Bryston is the best in combination with the Maggies. I have to agree.
I would have purchased an Audio Research preamp (I have already got an Audio Research Sp-15. but the Bryston preamp is better than the Sp-15. and a ARC Ref 3 was thousands more, even if used)
The Furman is a good combo with the Bryston. I paid way less than half price.. The REF20i has the 'power factor' (a giant stiffening cap) to keep the A/C line from sagging. (you should be able to buy even a new one for $2,500. as they have a bigger than usual markup retail.)
I love my setup. (though i am tempted to go for the 3.7s!!)