Bryston VS Musical Fidelity

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.

I have read these posts at somewhat a distance as the only experience I have with Bryston was many years ago, like 15 years ago. But I am compelled to chime in because this thread has seemed to turn into a, “mine is better than yours”, thread and much of it based on warranty.

There is no denying that Bryston’s warranty is one of the best, if not the best, in the business, which I commend them for; but this has nothing to do with the sonic performance of their gear, nor the fact that they are in many “night clubs”, which is a target market for Bryston.

As someone who recently purchased two MF pieces, I will simply state that I am very happy and I could mention many other “testimonials/quotes”. In like manner you will find many happy Bryston owners and testimonials. But it still boils down to, for the original poster, which of the two amps will work best for them and can anyone with experience with both give their thoughts, I don’t have this experience nor has anyone in the above posts.

From things I have read, it is my opinion that you have chosen two fine amps and I can understand your curiosity. Sorry I don’t have more to offer between the two but I find some of the comments in these threads to do you a disservice, not that they are not entitled to their opinions. Having my own, I feel MF is generally very good gear for the dollar.

I would also add thet the neww SST versions of the Brystom amps are less birght than the ST counterparts. MGD in Bound for Sound characterized the 4BSST as a warm amp

I have compared MF and Rotel. I can not tell the difference.
I think that it would be a sideways move for you.