Bryston preamps

I haven't heard neither the 14BSST nor the 14B3 but my brother's 7BSST monos were simply transformed when he switched from the BP25 to an ARC REF5SE. His Magnepan 3.7i speakers never sounded so good. Just one (more) data point for whatever its worth.

Hey soix. Those OHM speakers are actually closer to $20k speakers in real value.
1. You buy direct from the manufacturer bypassing the dealers.
2.The soeakers do not have to be very robust and reinforced since the sound waves travel off the cones differently.
3. There is only one driver and tweeter. They are quality ones unlike mid price speakers with multiple drivers where cheaper ones would have to be used to compete costwise. 
4.Down side is the bigger ones are power hungry and they might not be the most dynamic. They do take a while to break in.
For me they do convey the music. 
Now I just cant wait for the 14b3.  

Don't sell the Ohms! Truly excellent for their cost and competitive with far more expensive speakers. I have an older pair of Ohms and won't part with mine! 

About that "glare in the 7k region" - remember that recording quality (both analog and digital) can vary widely! A "perfect" recording is a rare creature indeed! And one of the best audio equipment designers, James Bongiorno, found recordings so problematic that he stated that he would never design or use a preamp without tone controls!

I too own and use a Bryston preamp (among many in my collection). It is the .5 from '88 (go ahead and laugh!). Still working and sounding fine indeed! I also own several tube preamps. But feel no compelling urge to switch from the Bryston .5!