McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer

So which is better amps, Mac or Bryston? No one seems able or willing to answer this simple question.

How can anyone answer that for you?

It's personal taste and choice.

@szore ...the one you own )Mac, Bryston, et al...) or the one you contemplate getting....;)

I have a Mc 462 amp driving a pair of Thiel CS6 speakers with zero complaints.

It replaced an old Krell KSA-100S amp.  Both did a great job controlling the bass.

The only complaint I might have is that it is heavy.  Blue meters are a plus, no arguments there.

Among all the basically good amplifiers there is no absolute better amplifier, not only because the conditions where the evaluation is done matter...But because the relation between our needs and the other piece of gear are very specific...

And for example which is the best amplifier for the S.Q./ price ratio?

What is the better amplifier to pair with a specific speakers or turntable?

What is the amplifier you will enjoy the most at first listening?

Etc...