Bryston VS Musical Fidelity

Bryston amps are very neutral, extended and balsy. No coloration. Used by more professional recording studios than any other brand. The highs can be a little irritating with the wrong speakers or front end. Other than that, they are exceptional. If this sounds like what you want, go for it.

Try to hear both in your own system if possible.

Also, Brytson's hold their used value extremely well. They are safe "buy-and-try" amps if you get one used and fairly new. You'll be able to re-sell with little problem, IMO.

Thanks guys. Snofun3: My source is the Rote RCD-1072 CD player, I also have the RC1090 pre-amp. The amps are old
120watt Rotels (I have 2 bi-amping) I get much better sound
bi-amping. Cables are: inter connects Audioqwest Jaguar, speaker-Audioqwest Granite. I was also considering the Rotel RB-180 (200W),also in a bi-amp configuration.
sigh.. so many choices.

Having looked at your original post, I wouldn't recommend the Bryston amp with B&W speakers. The result is likely to be too bright.

To me, Musical Fidelity gives meaning to the term ''Flavour of the month'' in Audio. Their ''Limited Edition'' way of putting out products is marketing hype aimed generating a false sense of urgency for overpriced gear. I've had a few MF units over the years. They sound OK at best but do not really engage any magic. I know its a matter of taste, but I do not like their 'Glitzy disco looks'' especially the not-so-old ''Gold and Silver'' looks. How tacky can you get? I feel Bryston is somewhat better,less flashy, but right up there with MF sonically and beats it in a few areas. I'm sure that Bryston is ''easier to live with''. The comparison with hand tools (Craftsmen and Snap-On) is totally ridiculous. Bryston should not be penalized for offering an honest warranty, and this is no judgement on their reliability record, which is excellent - just ask any Bryston owner. Ever seen MF gear in smoky nightclubs as main amplifiers ? This is the land of the fittest on reliability, and it is Brystonland.

Got to disagree with Tvad. Have used a Bryston/B&W combo for close to 3 years with a tube preamp and the results continue to be magical. Would be weary of using the earlier bryston preamp( the new version has a beefier power supply and sundry other improvements).Started with the 4BST and switched to a 14BST.There are many folks out there with a 14BSST/B&W 802 combos(something I can only dream about).
IMHO, the Bryston is leagues ahead of MF in value for money at a given price point.