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Bryston, McIntosh, Krell or Mark Levinson

Greetings Audiogoners, 
I know that these speakers have been discussed ad nauseam here.  But I'm overwhelmed with information.  I'm searching for a used amp for my Thiel CS2.3.  The following are my top choices:  Bryston 7B SST, Mark Levinson No. 331, and McIntosh MC352.  Which one would you recommend?  Is the Bryston too powerful for my speakers?  Secondly, I'm considering a Bryston 4B for my Thiel SCS 3 center channel speaker.  Is the 4B too powerful for it? Finally, I found some Sonics brand amps, which are said to be Brystons in disguise.  Do you advise purchasing them?  

I don't like to listen at loud volume, but I do sometimes.  For the most part, I like good, clean, detailed music.  Please advise on the above, and I welcome any suggestions.   

Thanks. 
w-j
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Look at PASS 350.8 a little better than those.
w-j OP
5 posts
 
Thanks for your responses.  Any advice on the Sonics?  If you're familiar with them, how are they different from the Brystons?  I have read that they can be used only in a parallel mode, not bridged.  Any other differences?  Will Bryston, the Company, service them?  
luxmancl38
580 posts
 
Bryston services every amp they have built. Customer service is one of the best in the industry. You can also go to Audio Circle forum and Bryston CEO James Tanner has an active thread. He'll answer any question you have.
soix
9,456 posts
 
You’ve got three very different amps there.  What amp are you using now, and what improvements are you looking for?  And what’s your budget?
erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
I don't know any of those amps really, but for your speakers I'd go with Parasond in a heartbeat.

The point I think you should listen for is the high frequencies.  Too much detail will make the speakers tire your ears out quickly. 

Parasound is a more neutral and laid back presentation which won't add any more in that range. On the other hand, if you need more etching, McIntosh.

Best,

Erik
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