Bryston Versus Musical Fidelity

I’m sorry but I really don’t.  My only semi-informed guess is that MF amps are a little warmer, fuller, and perhaps a little less detailed up top that may be why some people with Focal speakers may like them, but I really dunno.  If you don’t find your speakers bright with the A23 I might be a little concerned that the MF amps might be a little too laid back for your tastes, but like I said I really don’t know and this is just a guess based on not much.  If the MF dealer is worth anything he’ll let you take a demo unit home for a couple days so you can see/hear for yourself since that’s really all that matters.  If they won’t bother to let you demo a unit at home, I’d say find another dealer.  Sorry I can’t be more help.

Sadly no dealers in my rural area of SC anymore, even nearby Greenville. This dealer also carries Parasound and I think does have a return policy. It is in the Massachusetts area.

thanks so much for all of your help!

Go to Charlotte. It is worth the trip to actually hear stuff. The secret lies with Charlotte.

I own a Bryston  2BSST driving a pair of Totem Rainmakers.  My source are  Rega Planar 3 with a Sumiko Blue Point Special and Graham Slee phono preamp. For c I use a Brysto BCD-3. To some my system may sound dryer clinical. But after being into quality audio equipment for over 50 years I have realized one important thing. What sounds dry or clinical to one listener may be musical to another's ears. Also there may be in music tast, jazz vs classic rock etc. As our hearing changes with age, there is a difference in the way we hear our music. So to sum it up, "what sounds good to me, might sound awful to you". After all is sid it done it is a matter of personal preference.

Forget to mention am using a Sonic Frontiers SFL 1 a a preamp